Press release
WSNA response to meeting with Seattle Children’s leadership
‘When nurses stand together, change can happen’
News outlets are listening to psych nurses at Seattle Children’s
WSNA shares the many stories of nurses demanding change
Moving Forward: Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice in Nursing in Washington State now available for download
We hope you’ll take advantage of this workbook created for our members and nurses across the state.
Hospital Staffing Committees 101
Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law
Press release
Violence at Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit
44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear
WSNA celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Nurses4All study opens after delay
This is the first study of its kind in Washington, and we expect the results to provide important evidence that can help guide policy efforts on staffing.
Press release
WSNA nurses reach tentative agreement with Virginia Mason
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
Press release
ANA announces support for federal staffing ratios bill
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
Press release
WSNA calls for investigation of workplace violence at Virginia Mason Medical Center
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
An invitation from Monica McLemore, PHD, MPH, RN
Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.
Press release / Statement
Washington State Nurses Association stands in solidarity with striking PeaceHealth workers
WSNA files an unfair labor practice over threats to withhold health insurance
Washington State Labor Council Convention brings top names in labor
Support for unions in the country is the highest since 1965, according to Gallup poll
By Gerard Friesz, Executive Director
The good fight at Good Sam
Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims
Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
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.
Q&A with Alison Bradywood
Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.
Press release
Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10
Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
