WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
April 18. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
A nurse's journey to treat snakebites
WSNA member Kyla Arama is part of a team transforming lives in Sierra Leone.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
April 11. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
April 4. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
Join WSNA President Justin Gill at the Hands Off! Rally – Seattle, April 5
As part of a national day of action, WSNA President Justin Gill will speak at a Seattle rally protesting recent federal actions impacting healthcare, workers' rights, and public services.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
March 28, 2025. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
March 21, 2025. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
Survey: What is your reality with meal and rest breaks?
The first meal and rest break compliance reports are in and it shows everything is going according to law.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
March 14, 2025. In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s legislative priorities, other bills we’re watching, and more
WSNA nurses pave way for workplace safety at CommonSpirit hospitals
CommonSpirit Health recently announced a safety upgrade to all 137 of its hospitals after actions by our nurses at Virginia Mason and St. Joseph Medical Center.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses need a break — literally
For many nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, the hospital cannot be trusted to follow its stated core values of respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, kindness, and joy.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
How are hospitals complying with the meal and rest break law?
The law now requires employers to submit a quarterly report to the Department of Labor and Industries on compliance.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
March 7, 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.
WSNA members join National Day of Action protesting cuts in education, Medicaid
Participants nationwide called on lawmakers to take a stand against cuts to the Department of Education and Medicaid outlined in the House’s budget resolution.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
February 28, 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.
WSNA president speaking at Stand up for Science March 7!
Justin Gill will share his perspective on how the disruption to research funding and federal organizations impacts scientists and healthcare workers and patients.
DOH free webinar March 19
Health for healthcare professionals: Taking care of yourself as you care for others.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
February 21, 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.
Double your impact: Nursing scholarship donations matched through April 30
WSNF donor match doubles gifts up to $50,000.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
February 14 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.
Goodbye color codes. Washington hospitals asked to switch to plain language
The recommended codes use plain language instead of color codes to ensure that staff, patients, and visitors can easily understand the announcements.
Editorial: Advancing equality for international nurses
“The hospital’s practice had effectively created a systemic wage disparity that intersected with national origin and race, as the affected nurses were all people of color.”
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Free aromatherapy webinar Feb. 19
The class will introduce participants to concepts basic to the study of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils.
Celebrate Black History Month with knowledge
Black history is inseparable from the fight for health equity. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, progress is built on knowledge and action. WSNA has gathered essential DEI resources—including our own and others—to help you learn, reflect, and advocate.
