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MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
June 23, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
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.
June 11, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.
May 28, 2026 • 1 minute to read
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
May 26, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Outstanding leaders whose passion, courage, and commitment are making a difference across Washington were honored at WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference, held in Wenatchee April 26-28.
May 19, 2026 • 12 minutes to read
We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.
May 15, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
May 15, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
A Western Union telegram reading “Give them hell,” a threat of mass resignations in 1967, and a near strike in 1971 are lived history shared by former WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington.
May 15, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
May 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
May 13, 2026 • 6 minutes to read
WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.
May 8, 2026 • 1 minute to read
We hope you’ll enjoy this short video honoring all of you for showing up for your patients, for your profession, and for each other.
May 6, 2026 • 1 minute to read
For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
April 29, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Our five Hall of Fame winners remind us of the power of nursing to transform communities. In this short video, we get a window into their achievements and snippets from their acceptance speeches.
April 14, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.
March 20, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.
March 20, 2026 • 1 minute to read
“I will stand behind you, in front of you, or carry you on my shoulders to help guide you and to help give you strength.“
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
When nurses lead, workplaces change.
March 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
In a year that tested the healthcare system and the profession alike, WSNA members met the moment – organizing, advocating, and shaping the future of nursing in Washington.
March 10, 2026 • 7 minutes to read
The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.
February 18, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.
February 18, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
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