Farewell letter from David Keepnews
I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
People
Q&A with Edna Cortez, chair of the WSNA Labor Executive Council
“I will stand behind you, in front of you, or carry you on my shoulders to help guide you and to help give you strength.“
Q&A with Justin Gill, WSNA president
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
Mary Seacole, the “mother” of the battlefield
Turned away by the British establishment, Mary Seacole financed her own journey to Crimea and brought care, comfort, and medical skill directly to the battlefield, reshaping the story of who built modern nursing.
By Megan Kilpatrick, MSN, RN, Education Director
Keepnews to receive ANA National Award
The award recognizes substantial contributions made by an individual man in nursing to the profession in the areas of practice, research, education, public policy, and/or community service.
Trailblazing nurse Verna Hill passes on
Hall of Fame member Verna Hill was a pioneering public health nurse and civil rights advocate who broke racial barriers in nursing education and leadership.
Perspective: Seattle Children’s is promoting ableism with its sick-time policy
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
WSNA members featured in national story on rural healthcare
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Meet the WSNA Board of Directors
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
WSNA member Tracy Klein appointed to WSU Board of Regents
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
Justin Gill tapped in national exhibit on the American Dream
"In high school, he was interested in politics but switched to nursing to make a more direct contribution. Justin believes that nurses have much to add to policy discussions."
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews to step down August 2026
"This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life."
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
7 Washington nurses to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellows
Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.
A nurse's journey to treat snakebites
WSNA member Kyla Arama is part of a team transforming lives in Sierra Leone.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Groundbreaking nurse Frances Terry, who paved the way for nurses of color, passes on
Terry leaves behind a legacy of hope and achievement. She not only advanced the nursing profession, but she paved the way for African American nurses and worked with vulnerable populations.
Legendary nurse advocate Hilke Faber passes on, leaving behind debt of gratitude
WSNA remembers and honors Hilke Faber, an amazing nurse advocate who died on October 19.
Former WSNA President Donna Poole, a nurse leader, passes
Poole helped lead fight for full prescriptive authority for ARNPs.
In memoriam: Eunice Cole
Eunice Cole, former WSNA and ANA president, passed away on Sept. 15, 2024, leaving a lasting legacy as a champion for nurses' rights, collective bargaining, and leadership in healthcare.
2 WSNA members selected as 2024 American Academy of Nursing fellows
Nursing leaders Patsy Maloney and Jillian Pintye to be honored for their substantial impact on health and healthcare Oct. 31-Nov. 2
Press release
Keepnews elected as an AFT vice-president
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews has been elected as a vice-president of AFT.
In memoriam
Carl Christensen, Beulah (Bea) Mae Smith, Sheila FitzGerald Umlauf, and Marilyn Annette Walli
Mary Reed steps down after 30 years
Mary Reed, our finance director for 30 years, stepped down in January.
Kristen Kussmann joins WSNA’s legal team
Kristen Kussmann joined WSNA’s Labor Counsel Dec. 4, 2023.
WSNA honors nurses for leadership of bargaining units
WSNA would not be where it is today without the significant contributions of these award winners
By Ruth Schubert, APR, Director of Marketing and Communications
