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Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.
June 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
June 12, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The primary election is Aug. 4, and the general election is Nov. 3. An endorsement by nurses goes a long way with voters. Find out how your legislator voted on nursing issues and see the running list of WSNA PAC endorsements.
June 12, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The suit asks a federal court to block the rule excluding nursing from the “professional degree” list before it takes effect July 1.
June 12, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.
April 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA PAC endorses candidates for state office who prioritize nursing, patient safety, healthcare and labor issues.
April 8, 2026 • 1 minute to read
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
March 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
"Together we are unstoppable."
Washington State Legislature passes bill to restrict nursing titles to licensed human professionals.
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
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.
March 6, 2026 • 11 minutes to read
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:
February 28, 2026 • 11 minutes to read
February 20, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
February 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
February 17, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
February 13, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
February 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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
February 6, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
February 2, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
January 27, 2026 • 1 minute to read
January 24, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
January 17, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
“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 • 2 minutes to read
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
January 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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 • 1 minute to read
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