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What are your words of advice? "Don’t be afraid. Nurses come out of school so scared. Are you going to make mistakes? You bet. But learn something from every mistake you make."
August 15, 2025
Seattle Children's nurse Saudia Yhann was on the Camino in Spain when she sent an email to WSNA reflecting on the union's support throughout her career. "I so appreciate the work you do and the time you give."
We strongly urge the HHS to preserve the independence and credibility of the USPSTF by keeping the group’s membership intact and allow future meetings to proceed.
August 12, 2025
‘We care deeply about our work, but this isn’t a therapeutic environment. It’s demoralizing…’ says nurse working at Center for Behavioral Health and Learning.
July 31, 2025
Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.
July 10, 2025
WSNA President Justin Gill urges profession to ‘stare down the challenges we face with the boldness and directness that this time calls for.’
The key issues are workplace violence, flexible scheduling, staffing incentives, and below-market wages.
July 7, 2025
Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.
July 1, 2025
Congratulations to the elected leaders who will lead the Washington State Nurses Association for the next two years.
ANA's Membership Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution urging bold action to defend nursing, patient care, and evidence-based practice.
June 30, 2025
During convention, WSNA’s highest decision-making body passed a number of resolutions and bylaws setting WSNA's future.
June 17, 2025
We wholeheartedly condemn this action, and demand that the information not be used to target any individuals.
June 16, 2025
Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that the fight for justice and equality is not just history—it’s ongoing.
June 13, 2025
The King County Nurses Association is proud to invest in the future of nursing by awarding scholarships to outstanding nursing students in our community.
This year, the WSNF trustees awarded 25 scholarships to nursing students totaling $89,000, their biggest award year yet!
Against a backdrop of rising pressure on healthcare workers, the convention brought together hundreds of nurses to address safe staffing, workplace violence, and systemic inequity, reaffirming a shared commitment to advocacy and patient care.
June 12, 2025
The Washington State Nurses Association recognizes ten extraordinary individuals whose leadership, advocacy, and compassion are reshaping nursing in Washington and inspiring the next generation.
June 9, 2025
The first four groups will focus on racial justice, LGBTQ+ health, workplace violence, and mobilizing.
We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes.
WSNA nurses at Providence Holy Family Hospital volunteered medical support and joined the 5k Heroes Walk, helping raise $35,000 to aid veterans through Heroes Homestead.
May 21, 2025
WSNA’s 2025–2027 elections open May 26, giving members the chance to shape the future of nursing through votes that influence policy, leadership, and national representation.
The federal lawsuit aims to restore taxpayer-funded websites and databases relied on by health professionals, scientists, and researchers.
May 20, 2025
The lawsuit aims to ensure access to reliable, up-to-date information for healthcare professionals and the public.
Bargaining team members tell nurses to vote yes!
May 19, 2025
