On April 6, the House passed the healthcare staffing bill (ESSB 5236), the final legislative hurdle in a long process, to begin addressing the ongoing hospital staffing crisis this legislative session. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.
The legislative session is winding down. Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia. In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 11.
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.
In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 9
This is is an update regarding the passing of the safe staffing bill out of the state senate.
State senators need to hear loud and clear from their constituents that this bill should stay as strong as possible.
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD, ARNP reimbursement parity and the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD, ARNP reimbursement parity and the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.
WSNA nurses from across the state visited Olympia on Feb. 2 to advocate for their profession and fight for safe staffing standards.
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
While the best time to plan for an emergency or disaster is BEFORE it happens, these tips and resources are good to know.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
My message to nurses considering the operating room is, “Come join us.”
By Jan Bower, RN
Take the time to locate and review your organization’s chain-of-command policy so you are prepared when faced with a challenging patient safety concern.
By Phyllis Smith, Quality and Safety Program Manager
The Washington State Legislature must intervene to ensure that our healthcare workers can do their job safely, so both workers and patients can thrive.
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
Press release
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
Statement
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
Statement
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Press release
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
