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Washington state active status registered nurses and licensed practical nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license.
Feb. 7, 2024 • 3 minutes to read
Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support
Feb. 1, 2024 • 5 minutes to read
‘I cycled through shock, denial, anger, depression, and guilt — sometimes all in the same day’
Feb. 1, 2024 • 9 minutes to read
We asked Rathke a few questions about himself and his experience with workplace violence.
Feb. 1, 2024 • 6 minutes to read
Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point
Feb. 1, 2024 • 4 minutes to read
To comply with the hospital staffing committee law, charters are detailed and thorough, addressing over a dozen committee functions related to roles, responsibilities, and processes.
Feb. 1, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
44 nurses signed letter to hospital leadership asking for more resources
Feb. 1, 2024 • 7 minutes to read
On Jan. 24, nurses from all over Washington state visited Olympia to make their voices heard at Lobby Day.
Feb. 1, 2024 • 1 minute to read
WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.
Jan. 22, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
WABON is now accepting submissions for Winter 2024
Jan. 19, 2024 • 1 minute to read
Nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.
Jan. 12, 2024 • 1 minute to read
Applications are open until March 8
Jan. 9, 2024 • 3 minutes to read
‘When nurses stand together, change can happen’
Dec. 22, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA shares the many stories of nurses demanding change
Dec. 15, 2023 • 1 minute to read
We hope you’ll take advantage of this workbook created for our members and nurses across the state.
Dec. 14, 2023 • 1 minute to read
Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law
Dec. 6, 2023 • 1 minute to read
44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear
Nov. 27, 2023 • 8 minutes to read
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
Nov. 16, 2023 • 1 minute to read
This is the first study of its kind in Washington, and we expect the results to provide important evidence that can help guide policy efforts on staffing.
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
Nov. 9, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
Nov. 1, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
Oct. 26, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
Oct. 24, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.
Oct. 20, 2023 • 1 minute to read
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