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Nurses on the panel said they feared that the cuts will mean that people won’t get help until they are really sick—or may go without care at all.
August 18, 2025
What are your words of advice? "Don’t be afraid. Nurses come out of school so scared. Are you going to make mistakes? You bet. But learn something from every mistake you make."
August 15, 2025
The vote, ratified July 22, marks the first time these specialized teams have come together under a union.
WSNA is focused on cultivating future leaders who want to run for office so we can put nurses back in the legislature. Three members recently did trainings, including one specifically for nurses.
Seattle Children's nurse Saudia Yhann was on the Camino in Spain when she sent an email to WSNA reflecting on the union's support throughout her career. "I so appreciate the work you do and the time you give."
Hospitals report compliance with meal and rest breaks, but that doesn't match the experience of frontline workers. Is this true compliance – or an illusion?
We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to proceed.
August 12, 2025
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
July 31, 2025
Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.
July 10, 2025
Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.
This online repository of articles, evidence-based resources, patient education, clinical decision toolkits, and more is available to all nurses licensed in Washington state.
WSNA President Justin Gill urges profession to ‘stare down the challenges we face with the boldness and directness that this time calls for.’
Remember those staffing plans certain hospitals were required to submit in January? Those hospitals are now required to follow those plans.
New Washington law will allow striking or locked-out workers to collect up to six weeks of unemployment benefits starting Jan. 2026.
Support your fellow nurses in Texas in this time of great need.
July 8, 2025
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
July 7, 2025
This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.
July 4, 2025
Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.
July 1, 2025
Congratulations to the elected leaders who will lead the Washington State Nurses Association for the next two years.
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
June 30, 2025
During convention, WSNA’s highest decision-making body passed a number of resolutions and bylaws setting WSNA's future.
June 17, 2025
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
June 16, 2025
We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.
Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that the fight for justice and equality is not just history—it’s ongoing.
June 13, 2025
