WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
February 7, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.
Statement
Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care
"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day - Why is advocacy so important?
Thanks to all of you who made your voices heard at 2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day on Feb. 4 in Olympia! Listen to WSNA members tell you why advocacy is so important (and fun).
By Matthew Vivion, Digital Media Specialist
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
January 31, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.
How to use your voice with lawmakers
Learn about WSNA strategic priorities, how to advocate effectively to your legislators, and hear from a panel of WSNA members about their advocacy journeys.
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.
Press release
Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS
We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.
Top ten highlights of the St. Joseph Medical Center contract
The contract had many important firsts and a huge win for justice.
Early bird rate extended for convention until Jan. 31
Our Convention rates this year are our lowest in more than a decade to make the Convention even more accessible to our members.
How Washington state nurses can get benefits under recent PTSD law
This new law, effective Jan. 1, 2024, establishes a presumptive eligibility structure for nurses suffering from PTSD.
WSNA in solidarity with historic strike by Oregon nurses
The strike came after more than a year of negotiations failed to produce an agreement over staffing levels, pay and benefits.
WSNA’s legislative priorities for 2025
The Washington State Legislature kicked off Jan. 13 with a tough road ahead.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs
Nurses at 3 Seattle hospitals team up for negotiations
Nearly 200 people came together in solidarity to take on the issues facing nurses at UW Medicine Montlake, UW Medicine Northwest, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
By Linda Burbank, JD, BSN, RN, Nurse Representative
WSNA’s top social media posts of 2026
A look at the first quarter of 2026 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.
WSNA’s top social media posts of 2024
Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.
By Matthew Vivion, Digital Media Specialist
WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session
The 2025 legislative session in Olympia starts on Monday with one of our bills – HB 1162, addressing workplace violence (WPV) – scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15.
Support Oregon nurses’ strike
The primary issues are Providence’s unfair labor practices, dangerously understaffed hospitals, the ability to spend more time with patients, employee healthcare, and competitive wages and benefits.
Press release
Big win for nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma
The nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of the contract in a historic turnout.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for WSNA office
If you are ready to advance WSNA’s work in advocating for Washington’s nurses, you can nominate yourself or a colleague for a WSNA elected office.
Nominate a nursing hero for a 2025 WSNA Recognition Award
Nominations must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2025.
Letter from the president
2024 to 2025: Moving forward with courage
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
A holiday wish from WSNA
We wish you a peaceful holiday season.
2025 WSNA membership dues
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.
2025 WSNA membership dues
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.