March 13, 2026
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
"Together we are unstoppable."
Washington State Legislature passes bill to restrict nursing titles to licensed human professionals.
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more.
March 6, 2026
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more:
February 28, 2026
February 20, 2026
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
February 17, 2026
February 13, 2026
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
In this week’s update – an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA’s four legislative priorities this year, other bills we’re watching, and more
February 6, 2026
February 2, 2026
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
January 27, 2026
January 24, 2026
January 17, 2026
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
January 15, 2026
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
January 14, 2026
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
December 16, 2025
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
December 13, 2025
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
December 8, 2025
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
November 21, 2025
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
November 13, 2025
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
