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.
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:
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.
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
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.
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
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.
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
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
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.
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
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.
Press release
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
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.
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Statement
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Statement
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
