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.
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.
Run for office, submit a resolution. Deadlines still open!
Find out more about running for office and submitting a resolution.
‘We finally feel seen:' International nurses gain parity
Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Statement
Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care
"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."
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Press release
Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS
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.
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.
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
Nurses remain most-trusted profession
For the 23rd year in a row, nurses rank No. 1 in Gallup Poll.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
By Matthew Vivion, Digital Media Specialist
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.
Press release
Big win for nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma
The nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of the contract in a historic turnout.
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.
King County public health clinics receive temporary funding
The public health clinics see around 80,000 people a year in King County.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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.
Nominate a nursing hero for a 2025 WSNA Recognition Award
Nominations must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2025.
Letter from the president
2024 to 2025: Moving forward with courage
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
A holiday wish from WSNA
We wish you a peaceful holiday season.
2025 WSNA membership dues
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.
2025 WSNA membership dues
WSNA membership dues rate effective Jan. 1, 2025.
Health equity education requirements for nurses in Washington state
Health equity acknowledges that individuals have different needs and face diverse barriers to health.
