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October 2025

Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship winners for 2025

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Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship winners for 2025

They are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, providing compassionate care, and a world with equitable healthcare.

Seattle Children’s nurses in prolonged talks, hold info picket

Seattle Children’s nurses in prolonged talks, hold info picket

The nurses are asking for better working conditions to care for some of the most critically ill young patients in the state and beyond.

Oct. 14, 2025

Faye Glenn Abdellah became a nurse in 1942 and a living legend in 1994

Faye Glenn Abdellah became a nurse in 1942 and a living legend in 1994

Her work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession.

Oct. 14, 2025

AI in healthcare—an innovation, not a replacement for nurses 

AI in healthcare—an innovation, not a replacement for nurses

"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse."

Oct. 14, 2025

King County public health nurses hold rally Sept. 27

King County public health nurses hold rally Sept. 27

Public health nurses provide a safety net for King County communities but are watching their paychecks stagnate because of broken promises by the county.

Oct. 14, 2025

Justin Gill tapped in national exhibit on the American Dream 

Justin Gill tapped in national exhibit on the American Dream

"In high school, he was interested in politics but switched to nursing to make a more direct contribution. Justin believes that nurses have much to add to policy discussions."

Oct. 14, 2025

American Nurse Project team now has a YouTube channel 

American Nurse Project team now has a YouTube channel

The projects, supported by the American Nurses Foundation, have won numerous awards and widespread media coverage.

Oct. 14, 2025

WSNA member Tracy Klein appointed to WSU Board of Regents 

WSNA member Tracy Klein appointed to WSU Board of Regents

“As a nurse practitioner, I understand the need for continuous quality improvement.”

Oct. 14, 2025

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