Updated strategic priorities call out ratios legislation, strengthening political presence, and responsible use of AI
The WSNA Board of Directors approved 6 strategic priorities that reflect the realities nurses are facing today.
There’s still time to complete survey on AI in the workplace
Complete this survey to help the labor movement and policymakers better understand all workers’ experience with AI — and whether they differ by background or identity.
Making your staffing complaint count
Every effectively documented complaint helps identify gaps in the current law and strengthens our advocacy for change through the legislative and collective bargaining processes.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director and Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses raise red flags ahead of staffing law implementation
Nurses cite Virginia Mason’s failure to meet minimum staffing standards set out in state law, while also cutting support positions required under the hospital’s staffing plan and expecting nurses to fill in.
In Memoriam: Kathi Landon
Kathi was a quintessential nurse rep, unfailingly supportive colleague, and a positive presence in every room she entered.
Thank you for helping your fellow WSNA members
The WSNF Nurses Emergency Assistance Grant Fund has issued nearly 100 grants to members who lost their homes or were forced to evacuate due to the Spokane Complex wildfires.
Building a worker-focused economy in Washington state
At the state labor convention in Wenatchee, WSNA delegates helped advance a resolution to restore unions’ standing to represent their members in court and shaped debates over healthcare, immigration, and AI at work.
The path to a breakthrough public health contract
King County's 11-step pay scale made a career in public health nursing hard to sustain, until nurses organized and held out to win a contract with 21-steps and much more.
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WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
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Washington State Nurses Association statement on the Spokane wildfires
We encourage everyone across Washington to look out for one another, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and continue following updates from emergency management officials as conditions evolve.
Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now
A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.
ANA Membership Assembly: Legislation, inclusion, action
LPNs can now join ANA, and WSNA helped pass resolution urging the ANA-PAC to strengthen member engagement and promote more visible nonpartisan candidate support.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
WSNA position on staffing
WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Stronger together: Photos and video from Seattle Pride
Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!
Children’s Case Managers finalize contract
“I generally feel much more protected and safer in my nursing practice now that we are formally unionized with WSNA.”
Farewell letter from David Keepnews
I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Nurses afraid overcrowding, understaffing at Mary Bridge NICU could lead to missed care
MultiCare can and must do more to improve staffing levels immediately
WSNA endorses April Sims and Cherika Carter for the WA State Labor Council
Both Sims and Carter have demonstrated unwavering support for WSNA and our priorities.
Seattle Children’s loses appeal of $21M jury verdict in racial discrimination case
The Washington appellate court upheld the jury award in Dr. Ben Danielson’s hostile work environment lawsuit.
Small, rural hospitals must start reporting meal, rest break compliance July 1
Civil penalties begin for large hospitals whose compliance rates fall below 80%.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
Help us choose the best image
Select your favorite photo from the informational picket at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup May 27. Nurses were advocating for safer staffing, stronger racial justice initiatives, and full-time union charge nurses.
Kadlec settles unfair labor practice charge
Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board accused Kadlec of violating federal labor law by interfering with nurses’ protected union rights and discriminating against employees because of union activity.
Lessons learned from the AI summit
WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington on May 15. Here are his Top 5 takeaways.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
You didn't win, and now, I finally get to tell my story
In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my employer.
By Meri Bukovinsky
