Washington’s maternal mortality rates increase 2021-2022
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
2026 changes to Washington’s workplace violence prevention law: What RNs need to know
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
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Statement on ICE actions
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Volunteer for the Seattle/King County Clinic April 23-26
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
Staffing plan noncompliance? How to file an effective staffing complaint
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA members featured in national story on rural healthcare
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
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Nurses associations in West Coast Health Alliance states oppose ACIP decision on Hepatitis B immunization
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
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WSNA opposes excluding nursing from “professional degree” programs
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.
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WSNA statement on new CDC language regarding autism and vaccines
We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
The quest for universal healthcare in Washington state
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.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
Updated DOH return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel
When you return to work after a viral respiratory infection is based on DOH guidance and your assessment of your readiness to return.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
New meal and rest break flexibility in 2026
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA members stand up for issues impacting their patients
As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.
Major upgrade to WSNA’s online learning site
All content continues to be free for WSNA members.
Press release
AFT’s Weingarten responds to key vote to end shutdown
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
WSNA member Tracy Klein appointed to WSU Board of Regents
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
American Nurse Project team now has a YouTube channel
The projects, supported by the American Nurses Foundation, have won numerous awards and widespread media coverage.
King County public health nurses hold rally Sept. 27
Public health nurses provide a safety net for King County communities but are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county.
AI in healthcare—an innovation, not a replacement for nurses
"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse."
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Faye Glenn Abdellah became a nurse in 1942 and a living legend in 1994
Her work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship winners for 2025
They are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, providing compassionate care, and a world with equitable healthcare.
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Statement from WSNA on the government shutdown and attacks on health care
WSNA calls on the president and Congress to work across the aisle and find a solution that all Americans deserve — one that protects healthcare, lowers costs, and keeps the government open.
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WSNA rejects Pres., FDA advice on acetaminophen in pregnancy
The overwhelming body of evidence confirms that acetaminophen is safe and appropriate for the management of pain or fever in pregnancy, and there is no evidence of a causal link to autism.
Hospital Staffing Plan posting requirements: Is your patient care unit compliant?
Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
