There’s still time to complete survey on AI in the workplace
Complete this survey to help the labor movement and policymakers better understand all workers’ experience with AI — and whether they differ by background or identity.
Make your voice heard this November
Decisions made at the ballot box affect nurses, our patients, and the future of healthcare. Make sure your voice is heard by voting early.
Making your staffing complaint count
Every effectively documented complaint helps identify gaps in the current law and strengthens our advocacy for change through the legislative and collective bargaining processes.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director and Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Primary election outcomes and shaping the future of policy in Olympia
WSNA will continue to work with legislators from both parties to pass legislation that improves the working lives of nurses and outcomes for patients.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist and Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians
Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Interview with April Sims on impact of Initiative 645 on working families
Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.
Statement
WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
ANA Membership Assembly: Legislation, inclusion, action
LPNs can now join ANA, and WSNA helped pass resolution urging the ANA-PAC to strengthen member engagement and promote more visible nonpartisan candidate support.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
WSNA position on staffing
WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA PAC endorsements for 2026 elections
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
Press release
Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA PAC interviews dozens of state candidates for endorsement in 2026
The primary election is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3. An endorsement by nurses goes a long way with voters. Find out how your legislator voted on nursing issues and see the running list of WSNA PAC endorsements.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Inside Washington’s registered nurse PTSD law
A new Washington law may make it easier for qualifying registered nurses with work-related PTSD to access workers’ compensation benefits, but eligibility depends on specific job, diagnosis, and documentation requirements.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Take survey on the use of AI in the workplace
We encourage you to take this survey from Washington State Labor Council, UW Harry Bridges Center, and Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (Puget Sound). The survey seeks to better understand labor leaders’ and workers’ experiences with and perspectives on AI.
Nurses tackle health in a changing climate
Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'
An insider’s guide to this year’s legislative session
WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.
Justin Gill stands up for science
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
Julia Barcott at Seattle Women's March
"Together we are unstoppable."
Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot
The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Sorry AI, you can’t call yourself a nurse
Washington State Legislature passes bill to restrict nursing titles to licensed human professionals.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
