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Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
Feb. 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.
If nurses want good policy created on our behalf, we must engage in the legislative process.
Feb. 17, 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.
Feb. 13, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Safeguarding the title “nurse” in law will help affirm the distinction between licensed, human professionals and technology.
Feb. 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
Feb. 6, 2026 • 9 minutes to read
Feb. 2, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Contact your Representatives and Senators to demand Congressional action.
Jan. 27, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Jan. 24, 2026 • 10 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
Jan. 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Jan. 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.”
Jan. 15, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The state agency overseeing Medicaid looks at 10 changes from sweeping federal law.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Jan. 9, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
Dec. 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
Dec. 13, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Dec. 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
Dec. 8, 2025 • 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.
Nov. 21, 2025 • 1 minute to read
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
Nov. 21, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
Nov. 13, 2025 • 6 minutes to read
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