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WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

February 21, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.

February 21, 2025


Double your impact: Nursing scholarship donations matched through April 30

WSNF donor match doubles gifts up to $50,000.

February 20, 2025



WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

February 14 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.

February 14, 2025


Goodbye color codes. Washington hospitals asked to switch to plain language

The recommended codes use plain language instead of color codes to ensure that staff, patients, and visitors can easily understand the announcements.

February 12, 2025




Editorial: Advancing equality for international nurses

“The hospital’s practice had effectively created a systemic wage disparity that intersected with national origin and race, as the affected nurses were all people of color.”

February 12, 2025


Free aromatherapy webinar Feb. 19

The class will introduce participants to concepts basic to the study of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils.

February 11, 2025



Celebrate Black History Month with knowledge

Black history is inseparable from the fight for health equity. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, progress is built on knowledge and action. WSNA has gathered essential DEI resources—including our own and others—to help you learn, reflect, and advocate.

February 11, 2025


WSNA Health Equity CNE webinar now available

If you missed WSNA’s health equity webinar in November 2024, you can now view an online course by the same presenter.

February 11, 2025




‘We finally feel seen:' International nurses gain parity

Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

February 11, 2025


WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

February 7, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.

February 10, 2025



Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care

Statement

"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."

February 7, 2025


2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day - Why is advocacy so important?

Thanks to all of you who made your voices heard at 2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day on Feb. 4 in Olympia! Listen to WSNA members tell you why advocacy is so important (and fun).

February 7, 2025




WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

January 31, 2025. In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.

February 3, 2025


How to use your voice with lawmakers

Learn about WSNA strategic priorities, how to advocate effectively to your legislators, and hear from a panel of WSNA members about their advocacy journeys.

January 30, 2025



WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

In this week's update - an overall recap of the week, updates on each of WSNA's five legislative priorities, and other bills we're watching.

January 21, 2025


Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS

Press release

We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.

January 16, 2025




Providence home health nurses concerned about takeover by private equity-backed Compassus

Nurses at Providence VNA hope Compassus will operate more ethically than Cerberus did with Steward Health, but they remain concerned about the future under a company with substantial private equity ownership.

January 16, 2025


Nurses remain most-trusted profession

For the 23rd year in a row, nurses rank No. 1 in  Gallup Poll.

January 15, 2025



Special screening in Seattle of ‘Everybody’s Work’ Feb. 24

The documentary unpacks the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system and the communities they serve to achieve health equity.

January 15, 2025


How Washington state nurses can get benefits under recent PTSD law

This new law, effective Jan. 1, 2024, establishes a presumptive eligibility structure for nurses suffering from PTSD.

January 15, 2025




WSNA’s legislative priorities for 2025

The Washington State Legislature kicked off Jan. 13 with a tough road ahead.

January 15, 2025


WSNA in Olympia - 2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 legislative session in Olympia starts on Monday with one of our bills – HB 1162, addressing workplace violence (WPV) – scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, January 15.

January 10, 2025



Volunteers needed for Seattle/King County Clinic April 24-27

Each year more than 3,000 people get care they otherwise would not be able to access because of volunteer participation.

January 8, 2025


King County public health clinics receive temporary funding

The public health clinics see around 80,000 people a year in King County.

December 13, 2024


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