WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
The legislative session is winding down. Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.
WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia. In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 11.
WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.
WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 9
Safe Staffing Bill update: staffing bill passes out of the Senate.
This is is an update regarding the passing of the safe staffing bill out of the state senate.
Update on progress of bill to create safe staffing standards in Washington
State senators need to hear loud and clear from their constituents that this bill should stay as strong as possible.
WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD, ARNP reimbursement parity and the Nurse Licensure Compact.
WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD, ARNP reimbursement parity and the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Listen to WSNA nurses when they say SAFE STAFFING CAN'T WAIT
Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.
WSNA Lobby Day 2023
WSNA nurses from across the state visited Olympia on Feb. 2 to advocate for their profession and fight for safe staffing standards.
Carolyn Clark: Perspectives from a public health correctional nurse
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
How to prepare for an emergency
While the best time to plan for an emergency or disaster is BEFORE it happens, these tips and resources are good to know.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
Nursing perspective: Life as an OR nurse
My message to nurses considering the operating room is, “Come join us.”
By Jan Bower, RN
Chain of command: What nurses need to know
Take the time to locate and review your organization’s chain-of-command policy so you are prepared when faced with a challenging patient safety concern.
By Phyllis Smith, Quality and Safety Program Manager
WSNA’s priorities for the 2023 legislative session
The Washington State Legislature must intervene to ensure that our healthcare workers can do their job safely, so both workers and patients can thrive.
Honoring our fallen heroes
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
Press release
WA healthcare workers take fight for safe staffing standards back to Olympia
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
David Keepnews discusses how to fix the healthcare staffing shortage on AFT Union Talk podcast
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
Statement
WSNA heartbroken and outraged at killing of home health nurse Doug Brant
“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.”
Statement
We are heartbroken
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Press release
AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
Press release
Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
