January 18, 2026
January 17, 2026
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 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.
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 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 state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
January 14, 2026
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
January 9, 2026
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
December 22, 2025
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
December 16, 2025
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2026.
WSNA is here by your side.
December 15, 2025
Newly added items include a white polo shirt, more hat styles, and a “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt.
December 13, 2025
Application deadline is Feb. 7, 2026. Awardees will be notified by April 30, 2026.
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
December 8, 2025
Without access to sufficient loans, the impact on the nursing workforce, including the work of preparing new nurses to enter the workforce, can be severe.
November 21, 2025
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
November 13, 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.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
Most of the WSNA PAC-endorsed candidates were headed to victory, and the statewide ballot measure to maximize financial returns for the long-term care trust has been approved by voters.
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
November 10, 2025
