June 16, 2025
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?
October 19, 2022
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.
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!
October 18, 2022
“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."
Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.
October 17, 2022
CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.
July 25, 2022
This decision has significant implications for women’s reproductive health and choice. The ruling leaves it up to each state to determine its own laws regarding abortion.
June 24, 2022
If you work with 10 nurses, one of them is likely to be struggling with their use of alcohol or other drugs.
June 7, 2022
An advance directive is a voluntary, legal document that articulates an individual’s wishes regarding future medical care and treatment.
POLST is a set of medical orders that communicate patient wishes for end-of-life care to health care personnel, especially those working in the community/outpatient settings.
Palliative care and hospice are sometimes used interchangeably in health care, but are two distinct areas of nursing, each with its own philosophies and approaches to care.
If you are a team player, comfortable practicing in an independent role, ready to use every lesson you learned in nursing school, and love working with children, youth and families, then we have a job for you!
ANA stands in solidarity with the individuals, families and communities impacted and calls for meaningful action now to address this tragic, ever-growing epidemic of gun violence.
May 25, 2022
Nurses and other health care workers have long faced systemic challenges in the health care system even before the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to crisis levels of burnout, according to the Surgeon General.
May 24, 2022
ONA and WSNA stand firm in our resolve that all people deserve access to health care services, when and where they need it, without financial hardship.
May 10, 2022
One week is not long enough to honor our nurses and their life-saving contributions, so Bloodworks Northwest is having a “Thank a Nurse” Blood Drive for the entire month of May.
May 4, 2022
“I encourage all people in our state to join me in honoring the nurses of Washington, especially recognizing the critical and live-saving role that registered nurses have filled around our state, country, and world through the current coronavirus pandemic.”
May 1, 2022
Focusing on blame and punishment solves nothing. It can only discourage reporting and drive errors underground. It not only undermines patient safety; it fosters an environment of fear and lack of respect for health care workers.
April 8, 2022
On April 4, NCQAC reinstated a $50 late fee for all late license renewals and reactivations.
April 4, 2022
Today the WA Safe + Healthy coalition released a joint statement on the state Senate failing to pass safe staffing standards for healthcare workers.
March 8, 2022
The Senate Ways and Means Committee did not pass our safe staffing bill out of committee by the deadline, meaning HB 1868 is very unlikely to pass this legislative cycle. We are deeply disappointed, but this is a delay, not defeat.
March 4, 2022
The Office of the Governor is recruiting to fill vacancies on Washington state's Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
February 18, 2022
Listen to David discuss his path to WSNA and current issues in nursing like safe staffing in this hourlong conversation.
February 11, 2022
