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Justin Gill, WSNA president, featured on the RN-Mentor Podcast

Gill discussed topics including health policy, political advocacy and his firm belief that nursing organizations need to be more vocal against actions that threaten patients and the nursing profession during these uncertain times.

June 13, 2025


Widespread media coverage on federal lawsuit

Several media organizations covered the news of WSNA joining a coalition suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for deleting vital health information contained in federal wesbites and databases.

June 13, 2025



State nurses associations express concern over emergency abortion access

Statement

We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.

June 9, 2025


2025 session recap: New laws supporting nurse safety and worker rights

Washington’s 2025 session ended with new laws to protect nurses from workplace violence and support striking workers, plus a state budget that boosts health and education funding.

May 22, 2025




A nurse's journey to treat snakebites

WSNA member Kyla Arama is part of a team transforming lives in Sierra Leone.

April 12, 2025


Join WSNA President Justin Gill at the Hands Off! Rally – Seattle, April 5

As part of a national day of action, WSNA President Justin Gill will speak at a Seattle rally protesting recent federal actions impacting healthcare, workers' rights, and public services.

March 31, 2025



Survey: What is your reality with meal and rest breaks?

The first meal and rest break compliance reports are in and it shows everything is going according to law.

March 17, 2025


WSNA nurses pave way for workplace safety at CommonSpirit hospitals

CommonSpirit Health recently announced a safety upgrade to all 137 of its hospitals after actions by our nurses at Virginia Mason and St. Joseph Medical Center.

March 14, 2025




MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses need a break — literally

For many nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, the hospital cannot be trusted to follow its stated core values of respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, kindness, and joy.

March 14, 2025


How are hospitals complying with the meal and rest break law?

The law now requires employers to submit a quarterly report to the Department of Labor and Industries on compliance.

March 14, 2025



WSNA members join National Day of Action protesting cuts in education, Medicaid

Participants nationwide called on lawmakers to take a stand against cuts to the Department of Education and Medicaid outlined in the House’s budget resolution.

March 5, 2025


WSNA president speaking at Stand up for Science March 7!

Justin Gill will share his perspective on how the disruption to research funding and federal organizations impacts scientists and healthcare workers and patients.

February 28, 2025




Goodbye color codes. Washington hospitals asked to switch to plain language

The recommended codes use plain language instead of color codes to ensure that staff, patients, and visitors can easily understand the announcements.

February 12, 2025


Editorial: Advancing equality for international nurses

“The hospital’s practice had effectively created a systemic wage disparity that intersected with national origin and race, as the affected nurses were all people of color.”

February 12, 2025



Celebrate Black History Month with knowledge

Black history is inseparable from the fight for health equity. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, progress is built on knowledge and action. WSNA has gathered essential DEI resources—including our own and others—to help you learn, reflect, and advocate.

February 11, 2025


WSNA Health Equity CNE webinar now available

If you missed WSNA’s health equity webinar in November 2024, you can now view an online course by the same presenter.

February 11, 2025




‘We finally feel seen:' International nurses gain parity

Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

February 11, 2025


Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care

Statement

"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."

February 7, 2025



Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS

Press release

We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.

January 16, 2025


Providence home health nurses concerned about takeover by private equity-backed Compassus

Nurses at Providence VNA hope Compassus will operate more ethically than Cerberus did with Steward Health, but they remain concerned about the future under a company with substantial private equity ownership.

January 16, 2025




Nurses remain most-trusted profession

For the 23rd year in a row, nurses rank No. 1 in  Gallup Poll.

January 15, 2025


Special screening in Seattle of ‘Everybody’s Work’ Feb. 24

The documentary unpacks the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system and the communities they serve to achieve health equity.

January 15, 2025



How Washington state nurses can get benefits under recent PTSD law

This new law, effective Jan. 1, 2024, establishes a presumptive eligibility structure for nurses suffering from PTSD.

January 15, 2025


Volunteers needed for Seattle/King County Clinic April 24-27

Each year more than 3,000 people get care they otherwise would not be able to access because of volunteer participation.

January 8, 2025


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