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.
Hospital Staffing Committees 101
Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law
Press release
Violence at Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit
44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear
WSNA celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
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.
Press release
WSNA nurses reach tentative agreement with Virginia Mason
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
Press release
ANA announces support for federal staffing ratios bill
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
Press release
WSNA calls for investigation of workplace violence at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
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.
The good fight at Good Sam
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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.
Q&A with Alison Bradywood
Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses
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.
Press release
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21
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.
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.
By Shawn Mork, RN, SANE, Nurse Representative
