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“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.“
March 13, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
"If there was ever a moment to get involved, it’s now."
March 13, 2026 • 4 minutes to read
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.
February 28, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
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.
February 18, 2026 • 1 minute to read
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.
February 18, 2026 • 3 minutes to read
By making the sick time policy more equitable, we make the hospital safer and more accessible for patients and staff.
December 19, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
Clara Bucio and Julia Barcott work in a small hospital next to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
December 13, 2025 • 1 minute to read
We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?
November 13, 2025 • 13 minutes to read
“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”
October 14, 2025 • 1 minute to read
"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."
October 14, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
"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."
September 12, 2025 • 2 minutes to read
Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.
July 10, 2025 • 1 minute to read
WSNA member Kyla Arama is part of a team transforming lives in Sierra Leone.
April 12, 2025 • 4 minutes to read
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.
November 1, 2024 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA remembers and honors Hilke Faber, an amazing nurse advocate who died on October 19.
October 22, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
Poole helped lead fight for full prescriptive authority for ARNPs.
September 26, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
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.
September 17, 2024 • 4 minutes to read
Nursing leaders Patsy Maloney and Jillian Pintye to be honored for their substantial impact on health and healthcare Oct. 31-Nov. 2
August 8, 2024 • 3 minutes to read
WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews has been elected as a vice-president of AFT.
July 25, 2024 • 1 minute to read
Carl Christensen, Beulah (Bea) Mae Smith, Sheila FitzGerald Umlauf, and Marilyn Annette Walli
May 29, 2024 • 10 minutes to read
Mary Reed, our finance director for 30 years, stepped down in January.
May 28, 2024 • 1 minute to read
Kristen Kussmann joined WSNA’s Labor Counsel Dec. 4, 2023.
WSNA would not be where it is today without the significant contributions of these award winners
May 28, 2024 • 9 minutes to read
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
November 16, 2023 • 1 minute to read
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