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September 2025

‘Win for nurses, science, and patients’

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‘Win for nurses, science, and patients’

WSNA and eight plaintiffs win lawsuit against the purging of public health and science data from federal websites.

WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews to step down August 2026 

WSNA Executive Director David Keepnews to step down August 2026

"This is the craziest and busiest job I have ever had. I truly love it. This is the highlight of my almost 45 years as a nurse. But it’s time to move on to the next stage of my life."

Sept. 12, 2025

Op-ed:  Public health nurses not valued for their experience by King County

Op-ed:  Public health nurses not valued for their experience by King County

"We want the county to VALUE us in the way that aligns with its True North and values. Public Health nurses hold a unique level of tolerance, but we are done tolerating different treatment than other nurses. We deserve MORE and we will not stop fighting until we get it."

Sept. 12, 2025

Hospital Staffing Plan posting requirements: Is your patient care unit compliant? 

Hospital Staffing Plan posting requirements: Is your patient care unit compliant?

Patient care units have new requirements to promote transparency, including posting staffing schedule for current shift.

Sept. 12, 2025

WA DOH standing order on COVID-19 vaccine access

WA DOH standing order on COVID-19 vaccine access

The Washington State Department of Health issued a Standing Order for the COVID-19 vaccine, making it easier for Washington residents to get vaccinated.

Sept. 12, 2025

Union support remains strong despite Trump administration’s anti-union actions

Union support remains strong despite Trump administration’s anti-union actions

Despite escalating anti-union measures, nearly seven in ten Americans still support organized labor, according to Gallup’s latest poll.

Sept. 12, 2025

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