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At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
November 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.
November 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.
October 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.
October 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?"
October 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?
October 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.
October 19, 2022 • 7 minutes to read
United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.
October 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!
October 18, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."
October 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.
October 17, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Tentative agreement with record raises comes 9 months before contract expires.
October 6, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Historic contract comes after 12 bargaining sessions.
August 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."
August 26, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Seattle Children’s nurses took to the streets on Aug. 9 to show their frustration over stalled talks.
August 12, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization
July 27, 2022 • 4 minutes to read
CARES Act government relief helped hospital increase profits and build assets.
July 25, 2022 • 4 minutes to read
Retaining nurses through meaningful wage increases makes more financial sense than paying travel nurse wages and offering hiring bonuses.
June 28, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
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 • 1 minute to read
Thirteen WSNA voting delegates attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 10 and 11.
June 13, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
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