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WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions

Statement

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


Happy Nurses Week!

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



WSNA supports state’s lawsuit to allow health inspections at NW ICE center

Statement

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


Nurses tackle health in a changing climate

Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'

April 15, 2026




Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.

April 14, 2026


Transforming communities

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



WSNA appoints Gerard Friesz as new Executive Director

Press release

Friesz, whose appointment begins May 1, will succeed David Keepnews, who is retiring.

March 20, 2026


Honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees

These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.

March 20, 2026




Justin Gill stands up for science

"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."

March 13, 2026


Q&A with Edna Cortez, chair of the WSNA Labor Executive Council

“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



Saying goodbye to Moxi, the AI-powered robot

The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.

March 13, 2026


Top 10 reasons to attend WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference

When nurses lead, workplaces change.

March 13, 2026




Stronger together: WSNA annual report

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


Keepnews to receive ANA National Award

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



Trailblazing nurse Verna Hill passes on

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


Tell the Department of Education: Nursing degrees are professional degrees!

Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.

February 17, 2026




Kadlec nurses picket for workplace violence prevention, break relief, wages

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.

February 17, 2026


Selection process for WSNA’s next Executive Director

The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.

February 16, 2026



Seattle Children’s nurses ratify contract

Press release

The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.

January 30, 2026


Nurses at Kadlec Regional Medical Center to picket Jan. 26

Press release

Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital

January 21, 2026




Tacoma General and Mary Bridge NICU fighting for ratios

Press release

Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness

January 16, 2026


WSNA President Justin Gill encourages nurses to engage and advocate in 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



Washington state supports 15 vaccines for children

The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.

January 15, 2026


Washington’s maternal mortality rates increase 2021-2022

The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.

January 14, 2026


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