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Women’s Health Magazine takes on the crisis of workplace violence with a powerful story, “The nurses are most definitely not alright.”
Aug. 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.
The vote, ratified July 22, marks the first time these specialized teams have come together under a union.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 15, 2025 • 5 minutes to read
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?
Aug. 15, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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.
Aug. 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
‘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 • 5 minutes to read
Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.
July 10, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This online repository of articles, evidence-based resources, patient education, clinical decision toolkits, and more is available to all nurses licensed in Washington state.
July 10, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
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.
July 10, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
Support your fellow nurses in Texas in this time of great need.
July 8, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
July 7, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.
July 4, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.
July 1, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
June 30, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
June 16, 2025 • 5 minutes to read
We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.
June 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Gill discussed topics including health policy, political advocacy and his firm belief that nursing organizations need to be more vocal against actions that threaten patients and the nursing profession during these uncertain times.
June 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Several media organizations covered the news of WSNA joining a coalition suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for deleting vital health information contained in federal wesbites and databases.
We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
June 9, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The nonpartisan WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, and healthcare.
May 29, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Washington’s 2025 session ended with new laws to protect nurses from workplace violence and support striking workers, plus a state budget that boosts health and education funding.
May 22, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Bargaining team members tell nurses to vote yes!
May 19, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
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