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Statement from WSNA on the government shutdown and attacks on health care

Statement

WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.

October 2, 2025


WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy

Statement

The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.

September 24, 2025



Hospital Staffing Plan posting requirements: Is your patient care unit compliant?

Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.

September 12, 2025


WA DOH standing order on COVID-19 vaccine access

The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.

September 12, 2025




‘Win for nurses, science, and patients’

WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.

September 12, 2025


Multistate letter: Western Health Alliance

Statement

The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.

September 11, 2025



Lawsuit settlement requires restoration of critical federal health resources

Statement

“When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”

September 2, 2025


American Nurses Association alarmed by volume of abrupt changes at CDC

Press release

Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.

August 29, 2025




Article on workplace violence hits a nerve

Women’s Health Magazine takes on the crisis of workplace violence with a powerful story, “The nurses are most definitely not alright.”

August 18, 2025


WSNA members in Yakima Valley part of forum on Medicaid cuts

Nurses on the panel said they feared that the cuts will mean that people won’t get help until they are really sick—or may go without care at all.

August 18, 2025



Washington needs more nurses in elected office

WSNA is focused on cultivating future leaders who want to run for office so we can put nurses back in the legislature. Three members recently did trainings, including one specifically for nurses.

August 15, 2025


Truth or theater? One year of data on meal and rest break compliance

Hospitals report compliance with meal and rest breaks, but that doesn't match the experience of frontline workers. Is this true compliance – or an illusion?

August 15, 2025




State nurses’ associations raise alarm over reports of potential dismissal of USPSTF members

Statement

We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to proceed.

August 12, 2025


Nurses at UW Medical Center – Northwest warn of staffing crisis

Press release

‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.

July 31, 2025



Fellowships for sexual assault nurse examiners closes July 29

Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.

July 10, 2025


HEALWA and you: Evidence-based resources right at your fingertips!

This online repository of articles, evidence-based resources, patient education, clinical decision toolkits, and more is available to all nurses licensed in Washington state.

July 10, 2025




New safe staffing law requirements started July 1

Remember those staffing plans certain hospitals were required to submit in January? Those hospitals are now required to follow those plans.

July 10, 2025


Unemployment benefits for striking workers passed into law – what we know so far

New Washington law will allow striking or locked-out workers to collect up to six weeks of unemployment benefits starting Jan. 2026.

July 10, 2025



Make a donation to the Texas Nurses Association's Disaster Relief Fund

Support your fellow nurses in Texas in this time of great need.

July 8, 2025


HR1 poses devastating consequences for health care

This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.

July 4, 2025




Defending Nursing's Principles and Protecting Our Patients

ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.

June 30, 2025


Congress’ proposal to cut Medicaid would devastate our healthcare system

The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.

June 16, 2025



Joint statement from state nurses associations on Medicaid enrollee disclosure to ICE

Statement

We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.

June 16, 2025


Justin Gill, WSNA president, featured on the RN-Mentor Podcast

Gill discussed topics including health policy, political advocacy and his firm belief that nursing organizations need to be more vocal against actions that threaten patients and the nursing profession during these uncertain times.

June 13, 2025


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