WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
January 31, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.
How to use your voice with lawmakers
Learn about WSNA strategic priorities, how to advocate effectively to your legislators, and hear from a panel of WSNA members about their advocacy journeys.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.
How Washington state nurses can get benefits under recent PTSD law
This new law, effective Jan. 1, 2024, establishes a presumptive eligibility structure for nurses suffering from PTSD.
WSNA’s legislative priorities for 2025
The Washington State Legislature kicked off Jan. 13 with a tough road ahead.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 legislative session in Olympia starts on Monday with one of our bills – HB 1162, addressing workplace violence (WPV) – scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15.
Key vote on public health funding Nov. 19
King County Council is expected to vote on measure to protect public health clinics
2024 Washington state election results
Victories by many nursing-supported candidates
The 2024 elections and nursing’s priorities
A statement by the Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) Board of Directors
ANA Membership Assembly reaffirms support for hospital staffing ratios
Members debate Code of Ethics and vote down a presidential endorsement
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA and David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Your vote, your voice: standing up for nursing and healthcare
A voter's guide for Washington nurses
By Erin Allison, BSN, RN, CEN, Chair, Legislative & Health Policy Council and Jacob Garcia, MBA, MSN, BSN, RN, PCCN, At-Large, Board of Directors
Press release / Statement
Washington State Nurses Association endorses Kamala Harris
The WSNA Board of Directors today issued the following statement endorsing Kamala Harris for President of the United States.
Q&A: WSNA endorsement of Kamala Harris for president
The WSNA Board of Directors has voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Find answers to your questions about this important decision.
Why this presidential election matters to WSNA union members
WSNA has endorsed Vice-president Kamala Harris for President. This decision was based on the records and positions of both major candidates. This election holds important implications for all nurses, and particularly for nurses represented by WSNA for collective bargaining.
Help protect long-term care insurance for millions of Washington residents
Vote NO on Initiative 2124
WSNA members appointed to state healthcare advisory groups
Consult sought on healthcare costs and palliative care benefits
WSNA PAC makes endorsements for 2024 elections
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
Path to Power: Candidates reshaping political landscape of Washington state
Empowering the next generation of pro-union politicians
By Jared Richardson, MN, RN, Nurse Representative
2024 legislative session overview
These are the four legislative priorities WSNA pursued in the 2024 legislative session and how each fared.
Join me in helping us build a powerful nursing voice in Olympia
One of my goals as president is to re-establish a strong pro-nursing presence in our state capitol.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Sign the petition to save public health in Seattle/King County
Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.
Still time to complete important Nurses4All survey
Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.
Hispanic nurses have new statewide network
Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
2024 Nurse Lobby Day
On Jan. 24, nurses from all over Washington state visited Olympia to make their voices heard at Lobby Day.
