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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.
July 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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.
July 14, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
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.
July 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
June 23, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
June 12, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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.
June 12, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
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.
June 11, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.
May 28, 2026 • 1 minute to read
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
May 26, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Outstanding leaders whose passion, courage, and commitment are making a difference across Washington were honored at WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference, held in Wenatchee April 26-28.
May 19, 2026 • 12 minutes to read
We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.
May 15, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
May 15, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
A Western Union telegram reading “Give them hell,” a threat of mass resignations in 1967, and a near strike in 1971 are lived history shared by former WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington.
May 15, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
May 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
May 13, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.
May 8, 2026 • 1 minute to read
We hope you’ll enjoy this short video honoring all of you for showing up for your patients, for your profession, and for each other.
May 6, 2026 • 1 minute to read
For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
April 29, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.
April 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Our five Hall of Fame winners remind us of the power of nursing to transform communities. In this short video, we get a window into their achievements and snippets from their acceptance speeches.
April 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.
March 20, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.
March 20, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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