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The 1,465 nurses are represented by the Washington State Nurses Association
April 15, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
Severe understaffing does not allow nurses to meet community’s needs
March 27, 2024 • 5 minutes to read
How much did you absorb while reading this issue? Find out by taking this quiz. Answer these questions based on what you've read. Try not to peek at the answers, but remember — it's just for fun!
Feb. 7, 2024 • 1 minute to read
When we grow our membership and diversify it, we strengthen the voice we bring to all discussions.
Feb. 6, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
Nurses want public to know that a union is also about community
Feb. 1, 2024 • 3 minutes to read
On the ground at the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference in Baltimore
Feb. 1, 2024 • 5 minutes to read
On Jan. 24, nurses from all over Washington state visited Olympia to make their voices heard at Lobby Day.
Feb. 1, 2024 • 1 minute to read
The ongoing war in Gaza—its terrible toll of tens of thousands of civilian Palestinian deaths and its widespread destruction—has created a humanitarian tragedy that must end.
Jan. 30, 2024 • 5 minutes to read
WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.
Jan. 22, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
These exceptional nurses will be inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame on March 21, 2024.
Jan. 17, 2024 • 2 minutes to read
WSNA is collecting candidates for local unit awards to be presented at the 2024 Union Leadership Conference
Jan. 5, 2024 • 1 minute to read
‘When nurses stand together, change can happen’
Dec. 22, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
We wish you a restful and wonderful holiday.
Dec. 14, 2023 • 1 minute to read
44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear
Nov. 27, 2023 • 8 minutes to read
This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!
Nov. 16, 2023 • 1 minute to read
The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.
Nov. 9, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.
Nov. 1, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals
Oct. 26, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
In 2023, the Washington State Nurses Foundation awarded 14 scholarships worth $45,000 to some incredible students who want to make a difference with their nursing degrees.
Oct. 24, 2023 • 10 minutes to read
WSNA files an unfair labor practice over threats to withhold health insurance
Oct. 23, 2023 • 2 minutes to read
Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.
Oct. 20, 2023 • 1 minute to read
In-person event gets 90% approval rate; kudos on speakers, food, venue.
Oct. 20, 2023 • 3 minutes to read
Justin Gill is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but at 33 he is also one of the youngest.
Oct. 20, 2023 • 4 minutes to read
Safe staffing, gun safety, virtual nursing, documentation by nurses, and more at ANA Membership Assembly
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