Updated strategic priorities call out ratios legislation, strengthening political presence, and responsible use of AI
The WSNA Board of Directors approved 6 strategic priorities that reflect the realities nurses are facing today.
There’s still time to complete survey on AI in the workplace
Complete this survey to help the labor movement and policymakers better understand all workers’ experience with AI — and whether they differ by background or identity.
Making your staffing complaint count
Every effectively documented complaint helps identify gaps in the current law and strengthens our advocacy for change through the legislative and collective bargaining processes.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director and Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
In Memoriam: Kathi Landon
Kathi was a quintessential nurse rep, unfailingly supportive colleague, and a positive presence in every room she entered.
Thank you for helping your fellow WSNA members
The WSNF Nurses Emergency Assistance Grant Fund has issued nearly 100 grants to members who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate due to the Spokane Complex wildfires.
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WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
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Washington State Nurses Association statement on the Spokane wildfires
We encourage everyone across Washington to look out for one another, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and continue following updates from emergency management officials as conditions evolve.
Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
WSNA position on staffing
WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Stronger together: Photos and video from Seattle Pride
Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!
Farewell letter from David Keepnews
I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
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WSNA responds to sexual assault of a patient at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham
Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.
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WSNA statement on tragic industrial accident in Longview, WA
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
WSNA 2026 Leadership Conference Award recipients
Outstanding leaders whose passion, courage, and commitment are making a difference across Washington were honored at WSNA’s Union Leadership Conference, held in Wenatchee April 26-28.
New items in the WSNA store
We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.
Press release
Nurses at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup to picket May 27 over staffing, racial justice concerns
Nurses say MultiCare proposes to eliminate previously won staffing protections; use of phrase “colored nurses” sparks outrage
Firsthand accounts of WSNA labor history
A Western Union telegram reading “Give them hell,” a threat of mass resignations in 1967, and a near strike in 1971 are lived history shared by former WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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WSNA statement in support of lawsuit against Providence
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
Inside Washington’s registered nurse PTSD law
A new Washington law may make it easier for qualifying registered nurses with work-related PTSD to access workers’ compensation benefits, but eligibility depends on specific job, diagnosis, and documentation requirements.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
WSNA welcomes Gerard Friesz as executive director
As director of operations and labor advisor at WSNA, Friesz has worked to help turn vision into action.
Take survey on the use of AI in the workplace
We encourage you to take this survey from Washington State Labor Council, UW Harry Bridges Center, and Coalition for Black Trade Unionists (Puget Sound). The survey seeks to better understand labor leaders’ and workers’ experiences with and perspectives on AI.
