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10 WSNA members win cruise with Nurse Blake

Along with staterooms on the cruiseship, the WSNA winners receive all meals and basic beverage, access to accredited nursing education, and full participation in all entertainment and events.

February 11, 2025


WSNA Health Equity CNE webinar now available

If you missed WSNA’s health equity webinar in November 2024, you can now view an online course by the same presenter.

February 11, 2025



Run for office, submit a resolution. Deadlines still open!

Find out more about running for office and submitting a resolution.

February 11, 2025


‘We finally feel seen:' International nurses gain parity

Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

February 11, 2025




Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care

Statement

"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."

February 7, 2025


Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS

Press release

We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.

January 16, 2025



Providence home health nurses concerned about takeover by private equity-backed Compassus

Nurses at Providence VNA hope Compassus will operate more ethically than Cerberus did with Steward Health, but they remain concerned about the future under a company with substantial private equity ownership.

January 16, 2025


Nurses remain most-trusted profession

For the 23rd year in a row, nurses rank No. 1 in  Gallup Poll.

January 15, 2025




Early bird rate extended for convention until Jan. 31

Our Convention rates this year are our lowest in more than a decade to make the Convention even more accessible to our members.

January 15, 2025


Special screening in Seattle of ‘Everybody’s Work’ Feb. 24

The documentary unpacks the critical role nurses play in the healthcare system and the communities they serve to achieve health equity.

January 15, 2025



How Washington state nurses can get benefits under recent PTSD law

This new law, effective Jan. 1, 2024, establishes a presumptive eligibility structure for nurses suffering from PTSD.

January 15, 2025


WSNA’s top social media posts of 2026

A look at the first quarter of 2026 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.

January 14, 2025




WSNA’s top social media posts of 2024

Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.

January 14, 2025


Volunteers needed for Seattle/King County Clinic April 24-27

Each year more than 3,000 people get care they otherwise would not be able to access because of volunteer participation.

January 8, 2025



Big win for nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma

Press release

The nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of the contract in a historic turnout.

December 17, 2024


Nominate yourself or a colleague for WSNA office

If you are ready to advance WSNA’s work in advocating for Washington’s nurses, you can nominate yourself or a colleague for a WSNA elected office.

December 16, 2024




King County public health clinics receive temporary funding

The public health clinics see around 80,000 people a year in King County.

December 13, 2024


Op-ed: Human cost of closing the Virginia Mason Birth Center

The sudden closure was not just the end of a service line, it took away the soul of a community and robbed healthcare staff from their calling. This closure was set in motion by the consolidation of healthcare.

December 13, 2024



Nominate a nursing hero for a 2025 WSNA Recognition Award

Nominations must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2025.

December 13, 2024


Letter from the president

2024 to 2025: Moving forward with courage

December 13, 2024




A holiday wish from WSNA

We wish you a peaceful holiday season.

December 13, 2024


2025 WSNA membership dues

WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.

December 12, 2024



2025 WSNA membership dues

WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.

December 12, 2024


Health equity education requirements for nurses in Washington state

Health equity acknowledges that individuals have different needs and face diverse barriers to health.

December 9, 2024


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