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HEALWA and you: Evidence-based resources right at your fingertips!

This online repository of articles, evidence-based resources, patient education, clinical decision toolkits, and more is available to all nurses licensed in Washington state.

July 10, 2025


ANA 2025 Membership Assembly: Harnessing the power of nurses

WSNA President Justin Gill urges profession to ‘stare down the challenges we face with the boldness and directness that this time calls for.’

July 10, 2025



New safe staffing law requirements started July 1

Remember those staffing plans certain hospitals were required to submit in January? Those hospitals are now required to follow those plans.

July 10, 2025


Make a donation to the Texas Nurses Association's Disaster Relief Fund

Support your fellow nurses in Texas in this time of great need.

July 8, 2025




UW Medicine nurses to speak at Board of Regents Meeting July 9

Press release

The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.

July 7, 2025


HR1 poses devastating consequences for health care

This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.

July 4, 2025



Seeking applications for WSNA councils and committees

Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.

July 1, 2025


WSNA announces results of 2025–27 elections

Congratulations to the elected leaders who will lead the Washington State Nurses Association for the next two years.

July 1, 2025




Defending Nursing's Principles and Protecting Our Patients

ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.

June 30, 2025


General Assembly sets priorities for WSNA

During convention, WSNA’s highest decision-making body passed a number of resolutions and bylaws setting WSNA's future.

June 17, 2025



Congress’ proposal to cut Medicaid would devastate our healthcare system

The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.

June 16, 2025


Joint statement from state nurses associations on Medicaid enrollee disclosure to ICE

Statement

We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.

June 16, 2025




Juneteenth. Honoring freedom. Advancing justice.

Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that the fight for justice and equality is not just history—it’s ongoing.

June 13, 2025


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



KCNA awards scholarships to outstanding nursing students

The King County Nurses Association is proud to invest in the future of nursing by awarding scholarships to outstanding nursing students in our community.

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




WSNA members help meet $50K match for nursing scholarships

This year, the WSNF trustees awarded 25 scholarships to nursing students totaling $89,000, their biggest award year yet!

June 13, 2025


WSNA Convention 2025, Forward Together, ‘right message for our time’

Against a backdrop of rising pressure on healthcare workers, the convention brought together hundreds of nurses to address safe staffing, workplace violence, and systemic inequity, reaffirming a shared commitment to advocacy and patient care.

June 12, 2025



WSNA honors nursing leaders with biennial awards

The Washington State Nurses Association recognizes ten extraordinary individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and compassion are reshaping nursing in Washington and inspiring the next generation.

June 9, 2025


WSNA launches online networking groups for members

The first four groups will focus on racial justice, LGBTQ+ health, workplace violence, and mobilizing.

June 9, 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



Holy Family nurses supporting vets

WSNA nurses at Providence Holy Family Hospital volunteered medical support and joined the 5k Heroes Walk, helping raise $35,000 to aid veterans through Heroes Homestead.

May 21, 2025


Vote in WSNA elections and be part of our future

WSNA’s 2025–2027 elections open May 26, giving members the chance to shape the future of nursing through votes that influence policy, leadership, and national representation.

May 21, 2025


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