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April 2026

PeaceHealth barred from threatening to take healthcare from striking workers

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PeaceHealth barred from threatening to take healthcare from striking workers

WSNA filed a charge of unfair labor practice and won. This win protects all employees in the health system, union represented or not.

Transforming communities

Transforming communities

Our five Hall of Fame winners remind us of the power of nursing to transform communities. In this short video, we get a window into their achievements and snippets from their acceptance speeches.

April 14, 2026

An insider’s guide to this year’s legislative session

An insider’s guide to this year’s legislative session

WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs Jessica Hauffe offers her look at the successes and big challenges ahead. Spoiler alert: 2027 could be rough.

April 14, 2026

Raising money for nursing scholarships!

Raising money for nursing scholarships!

The Washington State Nurses Foundation raised $4,450 at the Hall of Fame Gala and is participating in GiveBIG May 5. All donations go directly to nursing scholarships.

April 14, 2026

Nurses tackle health in a changing climate

Nurses tackle health in a changing climate

Virtual book launch on Earth Day for 'Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate'

April 15, 2026

Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Washington joins World Health Organization’s Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson made the announcement on April 1 and said the network strengthens Washington’s preparedness for emerging threats and future pandemics.

April 14, 2026

WSNA’s top social media posts of 2026

WSNA’s top social media posts of 2026

A look at the first quarter of 2026 through the lens of some of our most popular social media posts.

Jan. 14, 2025

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