Make your voice heard this November
Decisions made at the ballot box affect nurses, our patients, and the future of healthcare. Make sure your voice is heard by voting early.
Primary election outcomes and shaping the future of policy in Olympia
WSNA will continue to work with legislators from both parties to pass legislation that improves the working lives of nurses and outcomes for patients.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist and Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
How I got $158,000 in student debt forgiven
"We give so much to our patients, our families, and our communities. It is ok to let someone give back to you. You’ve earned it!"
By Jen Morgan, nurse with Public Health – Seattle & King County
In Memoriam: Kathi Landon
Kathi was a quintessential nurse rep, unfailingly supportive colleague, and a positive presence in every room she entered.
Thank you for helping your fellow WSNA members
The WSNF Nurses Emergency Assistance Grant Fund has issued nearly 100 grants to members who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate due to the Spokane Complex wildfires.
Initiative 645 threatens critical programs for Washingtonians
Initiative 645 would do far more than repeal Washington's Millionaires Tax. Its provisions also threaten paid leave, unemployment benefits, long-term care, education, and healthcare.
By Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Building a worker-focused economy in Washington state
At the state labor convention in Wenatchee, WSNA delegates helped advance a resolution to restore unions’ standing to represent their members in court and shaped debates over healthcare, immigration, and AI at work.
The path to a breakthrough public health contract
King County's 11-step pay scale made a career in public health nursing hard to sustain, until nurses organized and held out to win a contract with 21-steps and much more.
Interview with April Sims on impact of Initiative 645 on working families
Jessica Hauffe, WSNA director of government affairs, sat down with April Sims, president of the Washington State Labor Council, to discuss the impacts to working families if Initiative 645 passes.
Statement
Washington State Nurses Association statement on the Spokane wildfires
We encourage everyone across Washington to look out for one another, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and continue following updates from emergency management officials as conditions evolve.
Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
ANA Membership Assembly: Legislation, inclusion, action
LPNs can now join ANA, and WSNA helped pass resolution urging the ANA-PAC to strengthen member engagement and promote more visible nonpartisan candidate support.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Stronger together: Photos and video from Seattle Pride
Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!
Children’s Case Managers finalize contract
“I generally feel much more protected and safer in my nursing practice now that we are formally unionized with WSNA.”
WSNA PAC endorsements for 2026 elections
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
Farewell letter from David Keepnews
I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council
Both Sims and Carter have demonstrated unwavering support for WSNA and our priorities.
Seattle Children’s loses appeal of $21M jury verdict in racial discrimination case
The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.
Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Help us choose the best image
Select your favorite photo from the informational picket at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup May 27. Nurses were advocating for safer staffing, stronger racial justice initiatives, and full-time union charge nurses.
WSNA PAC interviews dozens of state candidates for endorsement in 2026
The primary election is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3. An endorsement by nurses goes a long way with voters. Find out how your legislator voted on nursing issues and see the running list of WSNA PAC endorsements.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge
Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board accused Kadlec of violating federal labor law by interfering with nurses’ protected union rights and discriminating against employees because of union activity.
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
