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The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.
March 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Washington State Legislature passes bill to restrict nursing titles to licensed human professionals.
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
A unit of more than 100 per diem nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of joining the union.
When nurses lead, workplaces change.
In a year that tested the healthcare system and the profession alike, WSNA members met the moment – organizing, advocating, and shaping the future of nursing in Washington.
March 10, 2026 • 7 minutes to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more.
March 6, 2026 • 11 minutes to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more:
Feb. 28, 2026 • 11 minutes to read
Turned away by the British establishment, Mary Seacole financed her own journey to Crimea and brought care, comfort, and medical skill directly to the battlefield, reshaping the story of who built modern nursing.
Feb. 28, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Feb. 20, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.
Feb. 18, 2026 • 1 minute to read
WSNA continues to support peaceful protests and other actions that oppose mass detention and deportation, along with federal policies that roll back collective bargaining rights, diversity initiatives, and healthcare access, among others.
Feb. 18, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
Feb. 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.
Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
Feb. 17, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
Feb. 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Feb. 13, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
Feb. 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.
Feb. 12, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more
Feb. 6, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
Feb. 2, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
Jan. 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
Jan. 27, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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