June 16, 2025
Washington State Labor & Industries is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $200,000 for projects to improve workplace safety.
February 18, 2016
CDC will host a chat about Zika virus on Twitter this Friday, Feb. 12, 2015.
February 11, 2016
The World Health Organization (WHO) is implementing a new Zika virus data sharing and reporting protocol in order to facilitate the exchange of crucial, evidence-based information during this unfolding health emergency.
February 9, 2016
With the American Nurses Association designating 2016 as the “Culture of Safety” year, we at WSNA want to rerun our patient safety survey to find out whether things have changed since 2011.
February 8, 2016
ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.
The Institute of Medicine will convene a Feb. 16 workshop to identify research priorities to inform public health and medical practice for domestic Zika virus. The workshop will be webcast at www.nationalacademies.org.
February 5, 2016
CDC urges rapid antiviral treatment of very ill and high risk suspected cases.
February 3, 2016
There are many continuing education (CE) programs available to nurses, and it can be hard to choose programs in which to participate. With new continuing competency rules in effect, it is important to find quality CE programs that fit your needs.
February 2, 2016
Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the…
February 1, 2016
Here's the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the Zika virus.
January 28, 2016
Government agencies will respond to community disasters, but citizens may be on their own for hours, or even days, after disaster strikes. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family.
January 21, 2016
Are you prepared for an emergency? Want to know how you can help a disaster?
Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.
January 11, 2016
Every two years, the WSNA Hall of Fame recognizes up to six deserving registered nurses for of their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State.
January 4, 2016
Why WSNA switched to a non-alcohol based, fragrance-free hand sanitizer.
December 28, 2015
How liability, malpractice and licensure rules are affected during a crisis or disaster.
December 23, 2015
The Nursing Commission has published an advisory opinion and FAQ on prescribing, dispensing, distributing and delivering opioid overdose medications.
December 17, 2015
Are you the parent of school-aged children looking for a family friendly nursing career? Or maybe you are looking to continue your nursing career in a role that takes advantage of your many years of experience but is not as physically demanding as nursing in a hospital. Have we got a job for you!
December 15, 2015
As a licensed nurse, you have skills that will be in demand during any emergency that affects public health.
December 14, 2015
Happy holidays from the Washington State Nurses Association.
A new study examines the progress made toward achieving the goals of the 2010 Institute of Medicine report "The Future of Nursing."
December 4, 2015
Chris was nominated for Employee of the Month by a number of his co-workers and peers throughout the hospital.
November 22, 2015
The Joint Commission's 2015 annual report on quality and safety recognizes more than 1,000 hospitals as "Top Performers," including 13 in Washington State.
November 18, 2015
Beloved colleague and dear friend Barbara Curtis passed away at her home in Florida on Oct. 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a past president of WSNA and a member of the WSNA Hall of Fame and the ANA Hall of Fame.
