Washington State Nurses Association

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.

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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.

For union members

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Staffing complaint / ADO form

WSNA is hiring! We have an open position for a Nurse Representative.

News

Congress’ proposal to cut Medicaid would devastate our healthcare system

Statement

The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.

June 16, 2025

Joint statement from state nurses associations on Medicaid enrollee disclosure to ICE

Statement

We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.

June 16, 2025

Juneteenth. Honoring freedom. Advancing justice.

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that the fight for justice and equality is not just history—it’s ongoing.

June 13, 2025

WSNA Convention 2025, Forward Together, ‘right message for our time’

Against a backdrop of rising pressure on health care workers, the convention brought together hundreds of nurses to address safe staffing, workplace violence, and systemic inequity, reaffirming a shared commitment to advocacy and patient care.

June 12, 2025

WSNA honors nursing leaders with biennial awards

The Washington State Nurses Association recognizes ten extraordinary individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and compassion are reshaping nursing in Washington and inspiring the next generation.

June 9, 2025

WSNA launches online networking groups for members

The first four groups will focus on racial justice, LGBTQ+ health, workplace violence, and mobilizing.

June 9, 2025

State nurses associations express concern over emergency abortion access

Statement

We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.

June 9, 2025