2018 general election voter's guide
Find out which candidates in the 2018 general election will be champions for nursing's causes.
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Get Out the Vote by November 6
This year’s primary election saw increased voter turnout across Washington state. Now, it’s time to Get Out the Vote for a pro-nurse legislature!
Presenting your WSNA-PAC Board
Your WSNA-PAC Board is a powerhouse of political action for nurses and patients.
The fight for rest breaks in the 2019 Session has begun
With your help, we will elect a pro-nurse legislature and we will pass the rest breaks bill next session.
Five Senate races we're watching
As nurses, we know it’s important to elect candidates who support patient safety and who will help makes gains for our profession.
WSNA nurses run for State Senate
This year, we are proud to support two WSNA members running for office in the 34th legislative district, which covers West Seattle, Vashon Island and Burien.
How do we decide? Decoding WSNA-PAC’s Endorsement Process
WSNA-PAC supports candidates and incumbents who are strong on nursing and patient safety issues, regardless of political party affiliation.
2018 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements
The WSNA-PAC has endorsed candidates running for election to the Washington State Legislature. The 2018 Washington state primary election is August 7.
WSNA v. MultiCare: Our advocacy for safe breaks continues
WSNA’s ongoing challenge to secure rest breaks for the nurses at Tacoma General came before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of WSNA v. MultiCare.
WSU alum advocates for nursing, patient care across Washington
Halvorsen got involved in advocating for nursing policy as a student at WSU Tri-Cities, becoming a WSU College of Nursing Outstanding Undergraduate Student.
The power of one
Let’s talk about the power of one. I know that sounds counterintuitive coming from a union organizer because the whole concept of a union is based on the coming together of individuals for a common purpose. Uniting for a cause. Working together for the greater good. But, I’d like you to think for a minute and ask yourself what the…
2018 legislator voting record
In 2018, most top-priority nursing issues had bipartisan support in Olympia.
State Supreme Court rules for nurses in rest and meal breaks case
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of RNs who filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to ensure nurses' rest and meal breaks.
Legislative Session Week 8
After the last week of floor action, many good pieces of legislation passed and are headed to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Legislative Session Week 7
This week, both the Senate and House released their budget proposals. Several WSNA priority bills moved out of the policy committee in the opposite chamber this week.
Legislative Session Week 6
Today is the 40th day of the 60-day session – and this week marked the house of origin cutoff, with all bills needing to be voted out of the chamber in which they originated by Feb. 14 to continue moving this session.
Year of Advocacy: how do you change lives at the #BedsideAndBeyond?
ANA has declared 2018 the Year of Advocacy, and throughout the year they'll be sharing stories of how nurses have used their influence to shape and bring about change, at the #BedsideAndBeyond.
Legislative Session Week 5
This week marked the house of origin fiscal committee cutoff, and legislators are now on the floor voting on bills.
Legislative Session Week 4
In this week's update: Cutoff, SANEs, opioids, rest breaks and revenue forecast
Why are nurses suing the EPA?
For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.
Legislative Session Week 3
In this week's update: 600 at Nurse Legislative Day, sexual assault nurses and first cutoff!
Legislative Session Week 2
In this week’s update: See how your Reps voted, testimony on Community Health Workers bill and Nurse Legislative Day!
Legislative Session Week 1
In this week’s update: Advocacy Camp & WSNA’s Legislative Reception, Rest Breaks Bill passes House! and Upcoming events
WSNA-PAC Election Report: 100% nurse-endorsed
Great news: 100% of the WSNA-PAC endorsed candidates won their elections this year.