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The Washington State Nurses Association is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.
WSNA provides representation, education, and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA is affiliated with AFT Healthcare and the American Nurses Association.
Priority issues
2025-2027 Biennium
Your voice matters. Find the tools you need to help choose WSNA's direction for the next two years — Biennial Report, Elections and Candidates, and Proposed Resolutions and Bylaws Amendments.
Find resources and information on how the safe staffing law is being put into action to elevate nurse staffing standards and ensure patient safety across Washington state.
AFT's 'Code Red' campaign tackles the crisis of understaffing and compromised care in hospitals, aiming to secure safe patient limits and enhance healthcare quality.
Grow the voice of nurses in Olympia by helping elect candidates who truly support nurses. The stronger WSNA PAC is, the more leverage we have in who represents us in the state legislature.
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Staffing complaint / ADO form

News

More than a thousand show up for WSNA picket at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham on April 29

To everyone who came through, thank you for standing with nurses and your community.

May 13, 2025

WSNA nurses supporting striking coworkers at PeaceHealth in Bellingham

Press release

Nurses are not on strike, but will hold info picket Thursday in solidarity.

May 13, 2025

Through it all, we stand together

During this year's National Nurses Week, we reflect on the steady strength and shared purpose that continue to define our profession.

May 5, 2025

WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

April 28. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more

April 29, 2025

PeaceHealth Southwest settles unfair labor practice charge for calling police on members

Press release

WSNA argued that the employer’s conduct unlawfully intimidated workers and interfered with their protected rights.

April 16, 2025

Nurses at PeaceHealth St. Joseph in Bellingham to picket April 29

Press release

The biggest issues are over health benefits, subpar wages, and a lack of respect.

April 15, 2025

Amid ongoing attacks on healthcare, Washington nurses gather to build power

The 2025 Washington State Nurses Convention April 30-May 2 offers nurses a chance to unite, strategize, and shape the future of our profession.

April 14, 2025

WSNA Biennial Report: We are now stronger than ever

Ten standout moments show how Washington nurses expanded power, safety, and equity over two transformative years.

April 14, 2025

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Continuing Education
Coming up
May
16
Seattle
Healing, Belonging, & the Passion for Nursing
This lively and transformative conference aims to equip nurses with essential tools for addressing health disparities through interactive, entertaining, informative, and engaging sessions.
May
17
Seattle
Universal Healthcare Gala sponsored by Whole Washington
Join the Whole Washington and the universal healthcare movement for an evening of community, fun, and action. We are working to put universal healthcare on your ballot but can only do so when we have the funds to win.
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April 2025
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WSNA Biennial Report: We are now stronger than ever

Ten standout moments show how Washington nurses expanded power, safety, and equity over two transformative years.

Resources and Help
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