Updated strategic priorities call out ratios legislation, strengthening political presence, and responsible use of AI
The WSNA Board of Directors approved 6 strategic priorities that reflect the realities nurses are facing today.
There’s still time to complete survey on AI in the workplace
Complete this survey to help the labor movement and policymakers better understand all workers’ experience with AI — and whether they differ by background or identity.
Making your staffing complaint count
Every effectively documented complaint helps identify gaps in the current law and strengthens our advocacy for change through the legislative and collective bargaining processes.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director and Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses raise red flags ahead of staffing law implementation
Nurses cite Virginia Mason’s failure to meet minimum staffing standards set out in state law, while also cutting support positions required under the hospital’s staffing plan and expecting nurses to fill in.
How I got $158,000 in student debt forgiven
"We give so much to our patients, our families, and our communities. It is ok to let someone give back to you. You’ve earned it!"
By Jen Morgan, nurse with Public Health – Seattle & King County
Meet the 2026 scholarship recipients — and the stories behind them
Thank you to WSNF’s generous donors who helped make it possible to support so many nursing students.
Statement
WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
WSNA position on staffing
WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Press release
Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
Juneteenth 2026: Dignity is Our Vital Sign
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.
Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
ANA and 9 nursing organizations sue federal government over loan limits
The suit asks a federal court to block the rule excluding nursing from the “professional degree” list before it takes effect July 1.
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Inside Washington’s registered nurse PTSD law
A new Washington law may make it easier for qualifying registered nurses with work-related PTSD to access workers’ compensation benefits, but eligibility depends on specific job, diagnosis, and documentation requirements.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Take survey on the use of AI in the workplace
We encourage you to take this survey from Washington State Labor Council, UW Harry Bridges Center, and Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (Puget Sound). The survey seeks to better understand labor leaders’ and workers’ experiences with and perspectives on AI.
Nurses tackle health in a changing climate
Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'
Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.
Justin Gill stands up for science
"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."
Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot
The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Tell the Department of Education: Nursing degrees are professional degrees!
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages
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.
Press release
Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center to picket Jan. 26
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
Washington state supports 15 vaccines for children
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
