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WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.
September 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
The erosion of public trust in federal health agencies has underscored the urgent need for strong, science-driven leadership at the state and regional levels.
September 11, 2025 • 1 minute to read
“When clinicians, researchers, and advocates join together in pushing back against harmful policies by the administration, we can make a meaningful impact for our patients.”
September 2, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Amount of leadership changes could pose threats to public health.
August 29, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
Women’s Health Magazine takes on the crisis of workplace violence with a powerful story, “The nurses are most definitely not alright.”
August 18, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses on the panel said they feared that the cuts will mean that people won’t get help until they are really sick—or may go without care at all.
What are your words of advice? "Don’t be afraid. Nurses come out of school so scared. Are you going to make mistakes? You bet. But learn something from every mistake you make."
August 15, 2025 • 6 minutes to read
Seattle Children's nurse Saudia Yhann was on the Camino in Spain when she sent an email to WSNA reflecting on the union's support throughout her career. "I so appreciate the work you do and the time you give."
August 15, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Hospitals report compliance with meal and rest breaks, but that doesn't match the experience of frontline workers. Is this true compliance – or an illusion?
August 15, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to proceed.
August 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
July 31, 2025 • 5 minutes to read
Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.
July 10, 2025 • 1 minute to read
Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.
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 • 2 minutes to read
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 • 5 minutes to read
Remember those staffing plans certain hospitals were required to submit in January? Those hospitals are now required to follow those plans.
Support your fellow nurses in Texas in this time of great need.
July 8, 2025 • 1 minute to read
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
July 7, 2025 • 1 minute to read
This action moves us sharply in the wrong direction. It is a massive and cruel betrayal of the American people.
July 4, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.
July 1, 2025 • 3 minutes to read
Congratulations to the elected leaders who will lead the Washington State Nurses Association for the next two years.
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
June 30, 2025 • 1 minute to read
During convention, WSNA’s highest decision-making body passed a number of resolutions and bylaws setting WSNA's future.
June 17, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
The House proposal would have dire consequences for Washington residents and our healthcare delivery system.
June 16, 2025 • 5 minutes to read
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