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Moving Forward: Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice in Nursing in Washington State now available for download

We hope you’ll take advantage of this workbook created for our members and nurses across the state.

December 14, 2023

Hospital Staffing Committees 101

Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law

December 6, 2023

Violence at Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit

Press release

44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear

November 27, 2023

WSNA celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week

This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!

November 16, 2023

Nurses4All study opens after delay

This is the first study of its kind in Washington, and we expect the results to provide important evidence that can help guide policy efforts on staffing.

November 16, 2023

WSNA nurses reach tentative agreement with Virginia Mason

Press release

The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.

November 9, 2023

ANA announces support for federal staffing ratios bill

Press release

Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.

November 1, 2023

WSNA calls for investigation of workplace violence at Virginia Mason Medical Center

Press release

Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals

October 26, 2023

An invitation from Monica McLemore, PHD, MPH, RN

Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.

October 24, 2023

The good fight at Good Sam

Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.

October 20, 2023

How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims

Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.

October 20, 2023

New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios

The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.

October 20, 2023

Q&A with Alison Bradywood

Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.

October 16, 2023

Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.

October 13, 2023

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

Press release

Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions

October 9, 2023

Responses to commonly asked questions on the 2023 staffing law

WSNA will educate our members and staff on the new staffing law. We will also be working with our coalition partners to provide joint education through the Washington Safe+Healthy coalition.

September 21, 2023

Free Webinar: Nursing in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.

September 15, 2023

ARNPs United host first annual conference Oct. 20 and 21

ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”

September 12, 2023

Helping nurses impacted by the Spokane County wildfires

With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.

August 22, 2023

WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee

The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.

August 10, 2023

Open positions on new DOH / L&I Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee

Washington State creates a Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee to advise on new staffing law, including diverse representation and public engagement.

July 10, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses

Press release

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.

June 21, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21

Press release

Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.

June 20, 2023

A look at forensic nursing

Forensic nursing supports abuse survivors, collects evidence, and restores dignity. Progress has been made, but there's more to achieve.

May 15, 2023