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These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017.
Jan. 29, 2018 • 8 minutes to read
In this week's update: 600 at Nurse Legislative Day, sexual assault nurses and first cutoff!
Jan. 26, 2018 • 3 minutes to read
What you need to know about Janus v. AFSCME.
Jan. 26, 2018 • 11 minutes to read
When we stand together as union nurses, we have the power to win a fair return on our work and conditions that allow us to provide better care to our patients.
Jan. 26, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
In this week’s update: See how your Reps voted, testimony on Community Health Workers bill and Nurse Legislative Day!
Jan. 19, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
In this week’s update: Advocacy Camp & WSNA’s Legislative Reception, Rest Breaks Bill passes House! and Upcoming events
Jan. 12, 2018 • 2 minutes to read
Decorated military veteran and WSNA Hall of Famer Muriel Grace Softli, MPA, MEd, BSN, RN received UW School of Nursing's Community Health Nurse Track Preceptor of the Year Award.
Nov. 27, 2017 • 1 minute to read
"Have you ever wondered why some people are better communicators than others? I have an idea that I believe explains this phenomenon."
Nov. 20, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Many of us have experienced firsthand with opioid use disorder. It is often misunderstood as a social or moral issue, instead of as a chronic illness.
Nov. 10, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
Great news: 100% of the WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates won their elections this year.
Nov. 9, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
Congratulations to our very own Hall of Fame member, Patty Hayes, MN, RN for her recognition as one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential Seattleites of 2017.
Nov. 8, 2017 • 1 minute to read
You are critical to the nation’s health care system, but research has shown the health of a registered nurse is worse than that of the average American.
Nov. 7, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
We wanted you to get to know Executive Director Sally Watkins, Ph.D., RN better as a person and nurse, so we asked her some questions.
Nov. 7, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
WSNA member Edna Cortez, RN, spoke at today's celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Apple Health for Kids
Nov. 3, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
Welcome your new 2017-2019 board of directors, committees, councils and cabinet!
Nov. 3, 2017 • 5 minutes to read
The Trump administration took two actions on Thursday, Oct. 12, designed to weaken the Affordable Care Act.
Oct. 13, 2017 • 1 minute to read
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joelle Fathi, DNP, RN, ARNP, to the position of Director of Nursing Practice and Health Policy for WSNA.
Oct. 9, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
The U.S. Supreme Court announced last month that it will reconsider whether public sector unions can require workers who receive the benefits of a collective bargaining agreement to pay a fee for services. If the court rules as expected, paying union fees will soon become optional for all state, city, county and municipal employees.…
Oct. 9, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
Each election cycle, the Washington State Nurses Association Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) receives dozens of requests for endorsement. Why? Because candidates value the support of nurses, and WSNA-PAC’s endorsement sends a strong message to voters.
Sept. 27, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
The WSNA-PAC Board has endorsed a number of candidates running in special elections for the Washington State Legislature.
Sept. 27, 2017 • 4 minutes to read
Senator Mitch McConnell just announced that the Senate will not vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, the latest attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
Sept. 26, 2017 • 1 minute to read
The Senate is taking another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill is even worse than its predecessors. It would increase uninsured by millions, cost state governments billions more, and eliminate protections for those with pre-existing conditions. And the Senate aims to pass this bill in the next…
Sept. 20, 2017 • 2 minutes to read
The Senate is taking another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill is even worse than its predecessors.
Sept. 20, 2017 • 1 minute to read
Jessica Esparza wants to keep working as a registered nurse on the medical oncology unit at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, but without DACA, she may not be able to continue doing the work she loves.
Sept. 18, 2017 • 3 minutes to read
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