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November 2025

Meet the WSNA Board of Directors

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Meet the WSNA Board of Directors

We asked your board two questions: What are the top issues facing nursing today? What are your top priorities for the board this term?

New meal and rest break flexibility in 2026

New meal and rest break flexibility in 2026

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the law gives hospitals and employees more meal/rest break flexibility while still protecting workers’ rights.

Nov. 13, 2025

Updated DOH return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel

Updated DOH return-to-work guidance for healthcare personnel

When you return to work after a viral respiratory infection is based on DOH guidance and your assessment of your readiness to return.

Nov. 13, 2025

The quest for universal healthcare in Washington state

The quest for universal healthcare in Washington state

This article provides a high-level overview of the various coalitions, how they define universal healthcare, their goals and strategies, how they may partner with other coalitions, and where their work overlaps.

Nov. 13, 2025

Nurses win big in Nov. 4 general election

Nurses win big in Nov. 4 general election

Most of the WSNA PAC-endorsed candidates were headed to victory, and the statewide ballot measure to maximize financial returns for the long-term care trust has been approved by voters.

Nov. 13, 2025

Major upgrade to WSNA’s online learning site

Major upgrade to WSNA’s online learning site

All content continues to be free for WSNA members.

Nov. 13, 2025

WSNA members stand up for issues impacting their patients

WSNA members stand up for issues impacting their patients

As a nonpartisan organization, WSNA continues to speak up on issues that impact nurses, patients, and our members’ rights.

Nov. 13, 2025

Save the date: Union Leadership Conference April 26-28

Save the date: Union Leadership Conference April 26-28

Now more than ever, unions need strong leaders like you.

Nov. 13, 2025

Support nursing students on Giving Tuesday 

Support nursing students on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is coming up on Dec. 2, and the Washington State Nurses Foundation will be collecting donations for scholarships.

Nov. 13, 2025

The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington

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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