Welcome to Launchpad
Congratulations on your recent licensure as a registered nurse in Washington state!
You are joining more than 100,000 registered nurses who live and work here. The Washington State Nurses Association is here to help. As the leading voice and advocate for nurses in our state, we provide representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach our full professional potential and focus on caring for patients and our communities.
This website provides a quick overview of nursing and practice information in Washington. We hope you’ll find it useful as you start your nursing career here.
WSNA welcomes you to our nursing community!
Join us!
Union membership
WSNA represents members for collective bargaining at about 50 facilities across Washington state. If you are employed at one of these facilities, your union leaders will reach out to you about union membership. Union members are also members of AFT and the American Nurses Association.
Individual membership
WSNA also offers individual memberships in WSNA and ANA. Together, we provide the resources, network, and support you need for every step of your nursing career. For about $37 a month you can:
- Access 100s of free and discounted Continuing Education modules.
- Connect with colleagues locally and across the country.
- Get discounts on ANCC certification, ANA publications and more.
- Add your voice to advocate for your practice and the profession.
- And more!
Become part of the WSNA community by going to JoinWSNA.org.