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WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
Dec. 12, 2022 • 1 minute to read
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
Dec. 6, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Dec. 3, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
Nov. 17, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
Nov. 7, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
Nov. 1, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.
Oct. 25, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.
Oct. 19, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"
Oct. 19, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.
Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.
Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?
Oct. 19, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.
The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
Oct. 19, 2022 • 7 minutes to read
United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.
Oct. 19, 2022 • 9 minutes to read
Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!
Oct. 18, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."
Oct. 18, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
Oct. 17, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
Oct. 6, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
Aug. 29, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
The hospital signed a contract with its nurses making them among the highest paid in Eastern Washington. “This contract raises everyone up."
Aug. 26, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.
Aug. 12, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
July 27, 2022 • 4 minutes to read
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