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When nurses lead, workplaces change.
March 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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 • 7 minutes to read
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 • 1 minute to read
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 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
February 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
February 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
January 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
January 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
January 16, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
“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 • 2 minutes to read
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 • 3 minutes to read
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
January 14, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
January 9, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
December 22, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
December 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2026.
December 16, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA is here by your side.
December 15, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
December 13, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Newly added items include a white polo shirt, more hat styles, and a “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt.
December 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Application deadline is Feb. 7, 2026. Awardees will be notified by April 30, 2026.
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