Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
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We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
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Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
This free clinic serves more than 3,000 people a year.
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2026.
WSNA is here by your side.
This article explains the complaint process and essential complaint details in accordance with the staffing law.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Newly added items include a white polo shirt, more hat styles, and a “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt.
Application deadline is Feb. 7, 2026. Awardees will be notified by April 30, 2026.
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
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Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
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Without access to sufficient loans, the impact on the nursing workforce, including the work of preparing new nurses to enter the workforce, can be severe.
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We call on the CDC to remove this harmful misinformation immediately.
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.
By Jessica Hauffe, Director of Government Affairs and Sami Bailey, MPH, Political Advocacy Specialist
When you return to work after a viral respiratory infection is based on DOH guidance and your assessment of your readiness to return.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.
All content continues to be free for WSNA members.
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"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them."
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
The projects, supported by the American Nurses Foundation, have won numerous awards and widespread media coverage.
