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Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA president

The profession of nursing is magical and challenging. I do not want people to exploit and take our nurses for granted.

January 19, 2023

Behind the scenes at Seattle Children's bargaining

An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team

January 19, 2023

Carolyn Clark: Perspectives from a public health correctional nurse

"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."

January 19, 2023

How to prepare for an emergency

While the best time to plan for an emergency or disaster is BEFORE it happens, these tips and resources are good to know.

January 19, 2023

WSNA’s best-kept secret: Continuing Nursing Education

WSNA’s Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Program seems to be the best-kept secret among our members!

January 19, 2023

Nursing perspective: Life as an OR nurse

My message to nurses considering the operating room is, “Come join us.”

January 19, 2023

Chain of command: What nurses need to know

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.

January 19, 2023

WSNA’s priorities for the 2023 legislative session

The Washington State Legislature must intervene to ensure that our healthcare workers can do their job safely, so both workers and patients can thrive.

January 19, 2023

Honoring our fallen heroes

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.

January 19, 2023

Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis

Press release

More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.

January 17, 2023

WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike

WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.

January 11, 2023

WA healthcare workers take fight for safe staffing standards back to Olympia

Press release

Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.

January 5, 2023

2022 year in review

What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.

January 4, 2023

Happy holidays from WSNA

Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.

December 19, 2022

David Keepnews discusses how to fix the healthcare staffing shortage on AFT Union Talk podcast

WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.

December 12, 2022

WSNA heartbroken and outraged at killing of home health nurse Doug Brant

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.”

December 6, 2022

We are heartbroken

Statement

We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.

December 3, 2022

AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis

Press release

Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.

November 17, 2022

Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients

Press release

At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.

November 7, 2022

Unions win order against MultiCare payroll deductions

Press release

This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.

November 1, 2022

What the end of Washington’s state of emergency means to you

With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.

October 25, 2022

Q&A with Jacob Garcia

Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.

October 19, 2022

It takes a team

As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"

October 19, 2022

Tips for nurses to prepare for an active shooter

Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.

October 19, 2022