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WSNA shares the many stories of nurses demanding change
December 15, 2023 • 1 minute to read
We hope you’ll take advantage of this workbook created for our members and nurses across the state.
December 14, 2023 • 1 minute to read
Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law
December 6, 2023 • 1 minute to read
44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear
November 27, 2023 • 8 minutes to read
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
November 16, 2023 • 1 minute to read
This is the first study of its kind in Washington, and we expect the results to provide important evidence that can help guide policy efforts on staffing.
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
November 9, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
November 1, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
October 26, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
October 24, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.
October 20, 2023 • 1 minute to read
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
October 20, 2023 • 8 minutes to read
With more than 100,000 nurses in WA state, if just 10% gave $5 a month, WSNA PAC would be able to raise $600,000 a year.
October 20, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.
October 20, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.
Safe staffing, gun safety, virtual nursing, documentation by nurses, and more at ANA Membership Assembly
October 20, 2023 • 4 minutes to read
Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.
October 16, 2023 • 6 minutes to read
The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.
October 13, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
October 9, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA will educate our members and staff on the new staffing law. We will also be working with our coalition partners to provide joint education through the Washington Safe+Healthy coalition.
September 21, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.
September 15, 2023 • 1 minute to read
ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”
September 12, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.
August 22, 2023 • 1 minute to read
The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.
August 10, 2023 • 1 minute to read
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