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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
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
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.
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
February 17, 2026
Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.
Nurses at Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU picketed Jan. 23, reached a tentative agreement a week later, and overwhelmingly ratified new contracts on Feb. 6.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026
Seattle Children’s nurses ratified a new contract after nine months of tough bargaining, winning major pay increases, stronger protections, and preserving union rights.
February 12, 2026
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
January 15, 2026
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
January 14, 2026
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
January 9, 2026
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
December 22, 2025
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
December 16, 2025
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2026.
WSNA is here by your side.
December 15, 2025
Vote comes after 32 sessions, informational picket, full-page ad in Seattle Times, and social media reel by Mayor-Elect Katie Wilson.
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
December 13, 2025
