April 14, 2026
April 8, 2026
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
November 16, 2023
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.
November 9, 2023
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
November 1, 2023
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
October 26, 2023
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
October 24, 2023
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
October 20, 2023
Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.
The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.
Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.
October 16, 2023
The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.
October 13, 2023
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
October 9, 2023
WSNA will educate our members and staff on the new staffing law. We will also be working with our coalition partners to provide joint education through the Washington Safe+Healthy coalition.
September 21, 2023
Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.
September 15, 2023
ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”
September 12, 2023
With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.
August 22, 2023
The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.
August 10, 2023
Washington State creates a Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee to advise on new staffing law, including diverse representation and public engagement.
July 10, 2023
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.
June 21, 2023
Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.
June 20, 2023
Forensic nursing supports abuse survivors, collects evidence, and restores dignity. Progress has been made, but there's more to achieve.
May 15, 2023
Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.
Astria Toppenish nurses fought for better wages but faced devastation as the hospital closed the Family Medical Center. Efforts continue to restore OB/GYN services for the community.
Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.
