As we continue to navigate the post-pandemic world, let us not lose sight of what nursing stands for: care, safety, and empathy.
By Tristan Twohig, RN, CEN, At-large, Labor Executive Council
In honor of Nurses Week, we take a look at Florence Nightingale — her trailblazing work, her theory, and her complicated legacy.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
PeaceHealth needs to do the right thing – pay home care nurses and hospice/palliative care nurses the same wages as hospital nurses.
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One issue – Management’s refusal to negotiate fair wages for home health and hospice nurses
Union leaders from 32 local units converged to celebrate victories, hear from labor leaders, and learn how to strengthen nursing's voice.
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Nurses get support from local officials, labor leaders, the community
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association
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Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs
Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.
Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.
Washington state active status registered nurses and licensed practical nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license.
When we grow our membership and diversify it, we strengthen the voice we bring to all discussions.
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Nurses want public to know that a union is also about community
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
On the ground at the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference in Baltimore
By Jared Richardson, MN, RN, Nurse Representative
‘I cycled through shock, denial, anger, depression, and guilt — sometimes all in the same day’
By Kathleen Thompson, RN, At-large, Legislative & Health Policy Council
We asked Rathke a few questions about himself and his experience with workplace violence.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
To comply with the hospital staffing committee law, charters are detailed and thorough, addressing over a dozen committee functions related to roles, responsibilities, and processes.
By Gloria Brigham, EdD, MN, RN, Director of Nursing Practice
44 nurses signed letter to hospital leadership asking for more resources
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WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.
WABON is now accepting submissions for Winter 2024
Nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.
Applications are open until March 8
WSNA is collecting candidates for local unit awards to be presented at the 2024 Union Leadership Conference
