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The Union Leadership Awards recognize those who have stepped forward and led the way over the past year — or, in some cases, the past several decades.
April 29, 2022 • 9 minutes to read
Attendees connected with other WSNA leaders around the state, learned about current issues facing unions and nursing practice, and engaged in group workshops.
April 27, 2022 • 1 minute to read
WSNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Weiss, MPA as WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs.
April 15, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Focusing on blame and punishment solves nothing. It can only discourage reporting and drive errors underground. It not only undermines patient safety; it fosters an environment of fear and lack of respect for health care workers.
April 8, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
On April 4, NCQAC reinstated a $50 late fee for all late license renewals and reactivations.
April 4, 2022 • 1 minute to read
On Thursday, March 17, 2022, WSNA honored the dedication and achievement of six Washington RNs who have changed the practice, research, educational opportunities and governing policies of nursing in our state.
March 18, 2022 • 1 minute to read
WSNA, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW and UFCW 3000 filed for a Temporary Restraining Order to prevent MultiCare Health System from garnishing wages without employees’ consent.
March 15, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Today the WA Safe + Healthy coalition released a joint statement on the state Senate failing to pass safe staffing standards for healthcare workers.
March 8, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
The Senate Ways and Means Committee did not pass our safe staffing bill out of committee by the deadline, meaning HB 1868 is very unlikely to pass this legislative cycle. We are deeply disappointed, but this is a delay, not defeat.
March 4, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Senior leader accepts new position after nearly 25 years at the Washington State Nurses Association.
February 28, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
The Office of the Governor is recruiting to fill vacancies on Washington state's Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.
February 18, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Listen to David discuss his path to WSNA and current issues in nursing like safe staffing in this hourlong conversation.
February 11, 2022 • 1 minute to read
A review of recent national and Washington State nurse staffing data and survey results indicates that there are enough nurses to safely staff hospitals, but that the quality of jobs is leading many qualified registered nurses to leave their Washington hospital jobs.
February 10, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
The WSNA Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare is proud to announce the Local Unit Awards to be presented during the 2022 Leadership Conference on April 24 - 26. Please nominate someone that you feel has done an outstanding job as a local unit leader.
February 7, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
On March 17, WSNA will add a new class of leaders to the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame — our highest honor.
February 3, 2022 • 1 minute to read
Washington State Nursing Commission determines that graduates of five Florida schools do not meet minimum requirements for licensure in the state of Washington.
January 31, 2022 • 1 minute to read
WSNA nurses share firsthand accounts of understaffing from the front lines.
January 17, 2022 • 10 minutes to read
The public is becoming increasingly aware of a problem nurses have known about for a long time: the nurse staffing crisis that is dangerously depleting our hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic has both highlighted and accentuated this crisis.
January 17, 2022 • 8 minutes to read
WSNA and the other two primary health care unions in Washington state call for a sustainÂable, accountÂable commitÂment to safe staffing in every departÂment of every hospital in the state.
January 17, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization was established in 1949 to provide community services and education to student nurses.
WSNA members are raising their voices and standing together to win the contracts they deserve. Congratulations to these local units who recently won at the bargaining table (as of November 2021).
January 17, 2022 • 5 minutes to read
David Keepnews has a long track record and distinguished career as a nurse, labor proponent, professor, policy specialist and advocate for our practice. He joins WSNA at a critical time for our members, our union and our profession. David is already bringing his experience, skills and passion to the job.
We call on employers to clarify their policies, and we call on the state to ensure workers cannot be forced to return while sick, or disciplined for refusing to work while symptomatic with COVID.
January 14, 2022 • 2 minutes to read
Martha Alicia Cortés Galvez passed away peacefully at home the morning of Jan. 8, 2022, just in time to see her final sunrise, her favorite time of day. A loving mother, wife and friend, she left behind a legacy of compassion and strength.
January 12, 2022 • 3 minutes to read
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