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
MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses need a break — literally
For many nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, the hospital cannot be trusted to follow its stated core values of respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, kindness, and joy.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
WSNA election season underway as candidates step forward for 2025-2027 term
Opportunities remain for members to run; self-nominations accepted until May 1 and at General Assembly.
WSNA members join National Day of Action protesting cuts in education, Medicaid
Participants nationwide called on lawmakers to take a stand against cuts to the Department of Education and Medicaid outlined in the House’s budget resolution.
Press release
WSNA’s unfair labor practice charge against PeaceHealth will get a hearing
“It’s important to WSNA that workers aren’t discouraged from exercising their protected rights because of unlawful threats or intimidation.”
WSNA members get 40% discount to upcoming NurseCon at Sea
Members will be able to access 40 percent off their entire reservation cost.
Congratulations Oregon Nurses Association! You won a great victory.
Providence nurses ratified new contracts Feb. 24, ending more than six weeks of strikes.
Your voice, your vote: WSNA General Assembly and elections
WSNA members will debate key resolutions at General Assembly on May 1, with elections and bylaws voting to follow electronically from May 26 to June 25.
10 WSNA members win cruise with Nurse Blake
Along with staterooms on the cruiseship, the WSNA winners receive all meals and basic beverage, access to accredited nursing education, and full participation in all entertainment and events.
Run for office, submit a resolution. Deadlines still open!
Find out more about running for office and submitting a resolution.
‘We finally feel seen:' International nurses gain parity
Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Statement
Letter from WSNA president to Seattle Children's Hospital regarding gender-affirming care
"We stand with trans kids, their families, and the numerous voices urging Seattle Children’s Hospital to resume its position as an advocate and full care provider for trans patients."
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
Press release
Safeguarding public health: nursing associations advocate for evidence-based leadership at HHS
We express deep concerns regarding nominations that have recently been announced by the incoming administration, and we share the need to take a clear stand at this moment to clarify our profession’s priorities.
Top ten highlights of the St. Joseph Medical Center contract
The contract had many important firsts and a huge win for justice.
Early bird rate extended for convention until Jan. 31
Our Convention rates this year are our lowest in more than a decade to make the Convention even more accessible to our members.
WSNA in solidarity with historic strike by Oregon nurses
The strike came after more than a year of negotiations failed to produce an agreement over staffing levels, pay and benefits.
Nurses at 3 Seattle hospitals team up for negotiations
Nearly 200 people came together in solidarity to take on the issues facing nurses at UW Medicine Montlake, UW Medicine Northwest, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
By Linda Burbank, JD, BSN, RN, Nurse Representative
WSNA’s top social media posts of 2026
A look at the first quarter of 2026 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.
WSNA’s top social media posts of 2024
Take a look back at 2024 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.
By Matthew Vivion, Digital Media Specialist
Support Oregon nurses’ strike
The primary issues are Providence’s unfair labor practices, dangerously understaffed hospitals, the ability to spend more time with patients, employee healthcare, and competitive wages and benefits.
Press release
Big win for nurses at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma
The nurses voted overwhelmingly in favor of the contract in a historic turnout.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for WSNA office
If you are ready to advance WSNA’s work in advocating for Washington’s nurses, you can nominate yourself or a colleague for a WSNA elected office.
Nominate a nursing hero for a 2025 WSNA Recognition Award
Nominations must be received no later than Feb. 1, 2025.
Letter from the president
2024 to 2025: Moving forward with courage
By Justin Gill, DNP, APRN, RN, FNP-C, President, WSNA
