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Washington hospitals must do better by nurses and health care workers to keep them safe and keep them on the job, where we all so desperately need them.
January 9, 2021 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA joins the prominent individuals and groups who have expressed concern and support for Dr. Benjamin Danielson in his recent resignation from Seattle Children’s and the Odessa Brown Clinic over ongoing racist and discriminatory practices at Seattle Children’s.
January 5, 2021 • 4 minutes to read
WSNA is seeking an executive director to take over leadership of the organization after Executive Director Sally Watkins retires in the fall. Watkins announced her upcoming retirement in November 2020, with the intention of supporting the transition of the new executive director and retiring by October 2021.
January 4, 2021 • 1 minute to read
"I strongly encourage you to work closely with the health care workers and their unions in your facilities as you are developing your COVID vaccine distribution and prioritization plan," wrote Governor Jay Inslee in a letter to hospital administrators on Dec. 15.
December 18, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
We believe that healthcare workers should be prioritized to receive the vaccination and strongly recommend that registered nurses be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a key component of a comprehensive prevention effort.
December 7, 2020 • 1 minute to read
Representing more than 64,000 nurses and frontline health care workers, the Washington State Nurses Association, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and UFCW 21 applaud Governor Jay Inslee for listening to and addressing the concerns of our members.
November 25, 2020 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses will continue to step up and take care of patients through this pandemic; state health officials and hospitals need to step up and make sure nurses have what they need to stay safe and healthy
November 13, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
Sally Watkins to retire as WSNA’s executive director by the beginning of October 2021.
November 11, 2020 • 1 minute to read
Unions representing 500k+ nurses, health professionals demand Trump’s OSHA stop unconscionable delay and issue workplace protections against COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, and more.
October 29, 2020 • 8 minutes to read
DOH is continuing to look for medical practitioners and caregivers who are willing to support health care and long term care facilities in the event of a surge this fall related to COVID-19.
October 29, 2020 • 1 minute to read
The Washington State Nurses Foundation is thrilled to announce the scholarship winners for the 2020-2021 academic year. Twelve were selected to receive scholarships from the Foundation, receiving a total of $25,000 which was disbursed to their respective colleges in July.
October 9, 2020 • 1 minute to read
WSNA offers many opportunities for members to get involved in considering issues, making decisions and representing the work of the association.
October 5, 2020 • 6 minutes to read
The WSNA and Professional Nursing and Health Care Council awards recognize WSNA members who have made significant contributions in nursing practice, leadership, education and research.
October 5, 2020 • 4 minutes to read
WSNA strongly recommends that all nurses and other health care providers be vaccinated against all influenza viruses as a key component of a comprehensive influenza prevention program.
September 28, 2020 • 1 minute to read
Like so many others, we are horrified by recent claims of immigrant sterilizations taking place at a Georgia detention center under the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
September 15, 2020 • 1 minute to read
The leaders of WSNA and SEIU Healthcare 1199NW today called on state officials to address the serious shortcomings in oversight and transparency that we believe contributed to the severe outbreak of COVID-19 among staff and patients at St. Michael Hospital in Bremerton.
September 2, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
To allow healthcare professionals the ability to focus on patient care during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Washngton Secretary of Health extended expiration dates for licenses due for renewal between April 1 and Sept. 30. All late fees were waived during this period.
August 26, 2020 • 1 minute to read
When a touring production of this musical was shut down by COVID-19, the producers - in the spirit of Florence Nightingale - didn’t give up!
August 7, 2020 • 1 minute to read
The University of Washington Tacoma School of Nursing is conducting a voluntary, 25-question survey to explore healthcare workers experiences of workplace incivility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 7, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
This year, the coronavirus pandemic meant that we could not hold our usual induction gala dinner and ceremony. Instead, our six legendary inductees were honored in a small virtual ceremony.
August 4, 2020 • 3 minutes to read
On July 29, Governor Jay Inslee updated the proclamation that provides protections for vulnerable workers in Washington state and extended it through the duration of the current state of emergency.
July 29, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
A professional headshot photograph can be useful in a variety of settings. A professional-quality headshot doesn’t have to be expensive although there are ways to help yours stand out from the crowd. All you need is a friend and a good camera (or phone camera)!
July 21, 2020 • 2 minutes to read
The world we live in today is forever changed. That’s a good thing in some ways. Historically, nurses have been framed as the caring ones or the angels at the bedside. These aren’t bad descriptors, but they don’t accurately describe today’s nurse. Today’s nurses are scientists, too.
July 21, 2020 • 3 minutes to read
In this election year, the pandemic has made one thing crystal clear: nurses are vitally important to the health of our communities. We need nurses — in our hospitals, in our long-term care facilities, in our schools and in our state legislature.
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