November 13, 2025
Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.
September 12, 2025
The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.
WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit agains 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."
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
“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
Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health
August 29, 2025
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
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.
The vote, ratified July 22, marks the first time these specialized teams have come together under a union.
August 15, 2025
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.
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
Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.
July 10, 2025
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
This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.
July 4, 2025
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
June 30, 2025
WSNA marched in the Seattle Pride Parade to honor and support LGBTQIA+ nurses, patients, and communities while advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare.
June 29, 2025
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
June 16, 2025
