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These exceptional nurses were inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 19, 2026.
March 20, 2026 • 1 minute to read
"Nurses rely on science and evidence to guide our decisions. We advocate for our patients, and we will continue to protect them from harmful policy decisions."
March 13, 2026 • 1 minute to read
“I will stand behind you, in front of you, or carry you on my shoulders to help guide you and to help give you strength.“
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
March 13, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
The robot is survived by human nurses in comfortable shoes.
When nurses lead, workplaces change.
In a year that tested the healthcare system and the profession alike, WSNA members met the moment – organizing, advocating, and shaping the future of nursing in Washington.
March 10, 2026 • 7 minutes to read
Turned away by the British establishment, Mary Seacole financed her own journey to Crimea and brought care, comfort, and medical skill directly to the battlefield, reshaping the story of who built modern nursing.
Feb. 28, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.
Feb. 18, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.
Feb. 18, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses who are advancing their education must be able to finance it.
Feb. 17, 2026 • 1 minute to read
Following 18 bargaining sessions with limited progress, hundreds of nurses picketed outside Kadlec Regional Medical Center on Jan. 26, saying stronger contract language is needed to address mounting safety and staffing concerns.
The WSNA Board of Directors, elected by the membership, is committed to a transparent and thorough transition.
Feb. 16, 2026 • 1 minute to read
The nurses successfully fought off the hospital’s aggressively anti-union, anti-nurse proposals.
Jan. 30, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Workplace violence getting worse with no action by hospital
Jan. 21, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Nurses picket outside Tacoma General Jan. 23 to raise awareness
Jan. 16, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
“At a time when our healthcare system faces profound challenges at both the state and national levels, it is essential that frontline voices—especially nurses—are present and heard in these spaces.”
Jan. 15, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
The West Coast Health Alliance opposes CDC decision to drop seven vaccines from recommended federal vaccine schedule.
The 2025 Maternal Mortality Review Panel found that 82% of pregnancy-related deaths in 2021 and 2022 were preventable.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
Employers must conduct prompt investigations of all workplace violence incidents, including analysis of systemic causes, staffing levels, and contributing factors.
Jan. 14, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Jan. 9, 2026 • 2 minutes to read
Patient and nurse safety, and nurse recruitment and retention among top priorities.
Dec. 22, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
Dec. 19, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
Help us recognize extraordinary Washington nursing leaders.
Dec. 16, 2025 • 1 minute to read
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