Nurses must amplify their voices
Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
2023 Washington State Nurses Convention inspires attendees
In-person event gets 90% approval rate; kudos on speakers, food, venue.
Meet Justin Gill, WSNA president
Justin Gill is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but at 33 he is also one of the youngest.
The good fight at Good Sam
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Now is the time to grow WSNA PAC and nurses’ voices in Olympia
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.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims
Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios
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.
Op-ed by David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN: ‘Now is a time to be courageous’
Safe staffing, gun safety, virtual nursing, documentation by nurses, and more at ANA Membership Assembly
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Q&A with Alison Bradywood
Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
Responses to commonly asked questions on the 2023 staffing law
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.
Free Webinar: Nursing in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.
ARNPs United host first annual conference Oct. 20 and 21
ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”
Helping nurses impacted by the Spokane County wildfires
With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.
WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee
The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.
Press release
Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA
WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.
2023 WSNA Recognition Awards
WSNA gave awards to 10 people in Washington state for their exemplary work in advancing the nursing profession.
Open positions on new DOH / L&I Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee
Washington State creates a Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee to advise on new staffing law, including diverse representation and public engagement.
Press release
ANA responds to SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action programs
WSNA fully supports the American Nurses Association's statement on the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.
Press release
WSNA elects Justin Gill as first person of color and first male president
Gill, 33, is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but he is also one of the youngest.
Election results for 2023 – 2025 biennium
Congratulations to these WSNA members elected by their peers to serve in positions of leadership during our 2023 – 2025 biennium!
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses reach a tentative agreement
The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.
