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July 2025

New safe staffing law requirements started July 1

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New safe staffing law requirements started July 1

Remember those staffing plans certain hospitals were required to submit in January? Those hospitals are now required to follow those plans.

Unemployment benefits for striking workers passed into law – what we know so far

Unemployment benefits for striking workers passed into law – what we know so far

New Washington law will allow striking or locked-out workers to collect up to six weeks of unemployment benefits starting Jan. 2026.

July 10, 2025

WSNA announces results of 2025–27 elections

WSNA announces results of 2025–27 elections

Congratulations to the elected leaders who will lead the Washington State Nurses Association for the next two years.

July 1, 2025

ANA 2025 Membership Assembly: Harnessing the power of nurses

ANA 2025 Membership Assembly: Harnessing the power of nurses

WSNA President Justin Gill urges profession to ‘stare down the challenges we face with the boldness and directness that this time calls for.’

July 10, 2025

7 Washington nurses to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellows

7 Washington nurses to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellows

Academy president says recognition signifies power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes.

July 10, 2025

Fellowships for sexual assault nurse examiners closes July 29

Fellowships for sexual assault nurse examiners closes July 29

Applications are open for federally funded fellowship, with priority to nurses serving in rural and underserved communities.

July 10, 2025

WSNA marches with Pride at Work

WSNA marches with Pride at Work

WSNA marched in the Seattle Pride Parade to honor and support LGBTQIA+ nurses, patients, and communities while advocating for inclusive and equitable healthcare.

June 29, 2025

HEALWA and you: Evidence-based resources right at your fingertips!

HEALWA and you: Evidence-based resources right at your fingertips!

This online repository of articles, evidence-based resources, patient education, clinical decision toolkits, and more is available to all nurses licensed in Washington state.

July 10, 2025

Seeking applications for WSNA councils and committees

Seeking applications for WSNA councils and committees

Help move nursing forward. Applications due by Aug. 10.

July 1, 2025

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WSNA provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington.

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