In the Frame: Toppenish
The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Essentials for healthcare workplace violence prevention
Explore rising healthcare workplace violence, laws, and safety measures, reflecting on your practice environment, and earn 1.0 CNE contact hours.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Happy Nurses Week and Nurses Month
From all of us to all of you, happy Nurses Week and Nurses Month.
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses rally for better staffing | ‘I have become mentally, emotionally, and morally exhausted.’
Nurses are being driven to the brink. They love their jobs. They love their colleagues and their patients. But they cannot take the escalating patient loads.
Governor Jay Inslee proclaims May as Nurses Month in Washington state
Thank you, Governor Jay Inslee, for recognizing May 2023 as Nurses Month in Washington state.
Safe nurse staffing bill officially signed into law
Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.
Call for self-nominations for appointments
Join a WSNA council or committee.
Meet the 2023 candidates for WSNA offices
WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.
David Reyes appointed dean of the UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
His primary scholarship interests are in addressing the root causes of health inequity and disparities, building community leadership capacity, and using community-based participatory approaches that focus on equitable partnerships between communities and health systems.
Butch de Castro appointed next dean of Seattle University’s College of Nursing
His research focused on occupational health disparities, examining how employment opportunities, job conditions, and work organization contribute to chronic stress and work-related injury and illness — particularly for immigrants and workers of color.
Update on progress of bill to create safe staffing standards in Washington
State senators need to hear loud and clear from their constituents that this bill should stay as strong as possible.
Listen to WSNA nurses when they say SAFE STAFFING CAN'T WAIT
Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.
David Keepnews reappointed as a WSLC vice president
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
WSNA Lobby Day 2023
WSNA nurses from across the state visited Olympia on Feb. 2 to advocate for their profession and fight for safe staffing standards.
Statement
WSNA statement condemning the death of Tyre Nichols
We have to keep saying it: Black lives matter.
Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA president
The profession of nursing is magical and challenging. I do not want people to exploit and take our nurses for granted.
By Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN, President
Behind the scenes at Seattle Children's bargaining
An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Carolyn Clark: Perspectives from a public health correctional nurse
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
How to prepare for an emergency
While the best time to plan for an emergency or disaster is BEFORE it happens, these tips and resources are good to know.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
Nursing perspective: Life as an OR nurse
My message to nurses considering the operating room is, “Come join us.”
By Jan Bower, RN
Chain of command: What nurses need to know
Take the time to locate and review your organization’s chain-of-command policy so you are prepared when faced with a challenging patient safety concern.
By Phyllis Smith, Quality and Safety Program Manager
Honoring our fallen heroes
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
