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New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios

The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.

October 20, 2023

‘Now is a time to be courageous’

Safe staffing, gun safety, virtual nursing, documentation by nurses, and more at ANA Membership Assembly

October 20, 2023

Q&A with Alison Bradywood

Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.

October 16, 2023

Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.

October 13, 2023

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

Press release

Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions

October 9, 2023

Responses to commonly asked questions on the 2023 staffing law

WSNA will educate our members and staff on the new staffing law. We will also be working with our coalition partners to provide joint education through the Washington Safe+Healthy coalition.

September 21, 2023

Free Webinar: Nursing in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.

September 15, 2023

ARNPs United host first annual conference Oct. 20 and 21

ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”

September 12, 2023

Helping nurses impacted by the Spokane County wildfires

With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.

August 22, 2023

WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee

The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.

August 10, 2023

Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA

Press release

WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.

July 27, 2023

2023 WSNA Recognition Awards

WSNA gave awards to 10 people in Washington state for their exemplary work in advancing the nursing profession.

July 17, 2023

Open positions on new DOH / L&I Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee

Washington State creates a Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee to advise on new staffing law, including diverse representation and public engagement.

July 10, 2023

ANA responds to SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action programs

Press release

WSNA fully supports the American Nurses Association's statement on the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

July 6, 2023

WSNA elects Justin Gill as first person of color and first male president

Press release

Gill, 33, is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but he is also one of the youngest.

June 30, 2023

Election results for 2023 – 2025 biennium

Congrat­u­la­tions to these WSNA members elected by their peers to serve in positions of leader­ship during our 2023 – 2025 biennium!

June 28, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses reach a tentative agreement

Press release

The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.

June 22, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses

Press release

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.

June 21, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21

Press release

Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.

June 20, 2023

Mara Kieval left this world with a message of love

She was a fierce fighter for the rights of nurses.

June 12, 2023

A life saved – my grandson

I am so proud to be a nurse, and I’m glad to witness the fabulous work our nurses do at Sacred Heart Medical Center and St. Luke’s Rehab. Thank you to all the healthcare providers!

May 24, 2023

2021 to 2023 biennial report

These achievements belong to all of us — our members, staff, and the many volunteer leaders who have stepped up to make a difference for our association and the nursing profession.

May 23, 2023

A look at forensic nursing

Forensic nursing supports abuse survivors, collects evidence, and restores dignity. Progress has been made, but there's more to achieve.

May 15, 2023

Q&A with Tacoma General nurses Liana Delacorte and Matthew Dustin

Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.

May 15, 2023