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Meet the 2023 candidates for WSNA offices
WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.
David Reyes appointed dean of the UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership
His primary scholarship interests are in addressing the root causes of health inequity and disparities, building community leadership capacity, and using community-based participatory approaches that focus on equitable partnerships between communities and health systems.
Butch de Castro appointed next dean of Seattle University’s College of Nursing
His research focused on occupational health disparities, examining how employment opportunities, job conditions, and work organization contribute to chronic stress and work-related injury and illness — particularly for immigrants and workers of color.
Listen to WSNA nurses when they say SAFE STAFFING CAN'T WAIT
Six registered nurses who attended WSNA Lobby Day on Feb. 2 in Olympia shared stories and statements about about safe staffing in these short videos.
David Keepnews reappointed as a WSLC vice president
WSLC represents and provides services for hundreds of local unions.
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WSNA statement condemning the death of Tyre Nichols
We have to keep saying it: Black lives matter.
Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA president
The profession of nursing is magical and challenging. I do not want people to exploit and take our nurses for granted.
By Lynnette Vehrs, MN, RN, President
Behind the scenes at Seattle Children's bargaining
An insider’s look at how a historic contract with nurses came about, told from interviews with six members on the WSNA bargaining team
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Carolyn Clark: Perspectives from a public health correctional nurse
"We are making a difference in people’s lives, and I, personally, try to make a difference in every patient I encounter."
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Honoring our fallen heroes
Stopping to honor the lives of Doug Brant, Jerald Lee Gordon, and all of our lost heroes should also be a reminder to recommit to advancing the honor and respect that all nurses deserve.
By David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN
Press release
Senators hear from healthcare workers on hospital staffing crisis
More than 2,055 signed in to support safe staffing standards legislation.
WSNA stands in support of NYSNA nurses on strike
WSNA stands in support of the 7,000 NYSNA nurses on strike against Montefiore and Mt. Sinai hospitals in New York.
Press release
WA healthcare workers take fight for safe staffing standards back to Olympia
Since last session, the hospital staffing crisis has worsened; healthcare workers say safe staffing standards are the solution.
2022 year in review
What a year! Here's a quick look back at 2022. Thanks for all you do, WSNA nurses.
Happy holidays from WSNA
Wishing you love, wonder and joy during the holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year.
David Keepnews discusses how to fix the healthcare staffing shortage on AFT Union Talk podcast
WSNA's executive director joins AFT President Randi Weingarten and two registered nurses to discuss what needs to be done.
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WSNA heartbroken and outraged at killing of home health nurse Doug Brant
“This cold-blooded killing is an incalculable loss for Doug Brant’s patients, his family, his colleagues, his community, and WSNA. It is also a horrific example of the growing problem of violence against nurses and other healthcare workers.”
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We are heartbroken
We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.
Press release
AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis
Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.
Press release
Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients
At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.
Press release
Unions win order against MultiCare payroll deductions
This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.
Q&A with Jacob Garcia
Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.
By Bobbi Nodell, Marketing and Communications Manager
Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare
Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.
