August 15, 2025
July 10, 2025
WSNA’s Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) Program seems to be the best-kept secret among our members!
January 19, 2023
My message to nurses considering the operating room is, “Come join us.”
Take the time to locate and review your organization’s chain-of-command policy so you are prepared when faced with a challenging patient safety concern.
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
January 17, 2023
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
January 11, 2023
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
January 5, 2023
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
December 12, 2022
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
December 6, 2022
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
December 3, 2022
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
November 17, 2022
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
November 7, 2022
With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.
October 25, 2022
Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.
October 19, 2022
As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"
Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.
Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.
Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?
Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.
The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.
Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!
October 18, 2022
“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
October 17, 2022
CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.
July 25, 2022
