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"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse."
October 14, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
"In high school, he was interested in politics but switched to nursing to make a more direct contribution. Justin believes that nurses have much to add to policy discussions."
Her work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession.
October 14, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
The nurses are asking for better working conditions to care for some of the most critically ill young patients in the state and beyond.
October 14, 2025 • 1 minute to read
AFT affiliate OFNHP announces five-day strike.
October 7, 2025 • 1 minute to read
WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.
October 2, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
King County’s public health nurses should feel valued and supported for their years served.
September 25, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.
September 24, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Seattle Children’s wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.
September 20, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Despite escalating anti-union measures, nearly seven in ten Americans still support organized labor, according to Gallup’s latest poll.
September 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.
September 12, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.
"This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life."
WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.
"We want the county to VALUE us in the way that aligns with its True North and values. Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other nurses. We deserve MORE and we will not stop fighting until we get it."
September 12, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.
September 11, 2025 • 1 minute to read
“When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
September 2, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.
August 29, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
Women’s Health Magazine takes on the crisis of workplace violence with a powerful story, “The nurses are most definitely not alright.”
August 18, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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.
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 • 6 minutes to read
The vote, ratified July 22, marks the first time these specialized teams have come together under a union.
August 15, 2025 • 1 minute to read
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.
August 15, 2025 • 5 minutes to read
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."
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