Happy holidays from WSNA
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
December 19, 2022
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
December 19, 2022
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
December 12, 2022
Statement
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
December 6, 2022
Statement
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
December 3, 2022
Press release
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
November 17, 2022
Press release
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
November 7, 2022
Press release
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
November 1, 2022
With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.
October 25, 2022
Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.
October 19, 2022
As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"
October 19, 2022
Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.
October 19, 2022
Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.
October 19, 2022
Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?
October 19, 2022
Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.
October 19, 2022
The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.
October 19, 2022
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
October 19, 2022
United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.
October 19, 2022
Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!
October 18, 2022
I left the Assembly feeling inspired to continue the work of nurses who came before me and laid the groundwork to inspire, nurture, and elevate the next generation of nurse leaders.
October 18, 2022
“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."
October 18, 2022
WSNA members Duncan Camacho and Terri Niles are running for office. Let's send these nurses to the State Legislature!
October 18, 2022
Help us advocate for all nurses in Washington state. We can do this, together.
October 18, 2022
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
October 17, 2022
Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.
October 12, 2022