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July 2026

Children’s Case Managers finalize contract

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Children’s Case Managers finalize contract

“I generally feel much more protected and safer in my nursing practice now that we are formally unionized with WSNA.”

Stronger together: Photos and video from Seattle Pride

Stronger together: Photos and video from Seattle Pride

Thank you for standing up for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging!

July 14, 2026

WSNA position on staffing

WSNA position on staffing

WSNA supports full implementation and enforcement of Washington’s hospital staffing laws and adherence to approved staffing plan requirements for the entirety of each shift.

July 14, 2026

Farewell letter from David Keepnews

Farewell letter from David Keepnews

I’m deeply grateful to every one of our members for all that you do. Even those who don’t think of yourselves as active members—you are WSNA.

July 13, 2026

ANA Membership Assembly: Legislation, inclusion, action

ANA Membership Assembly: Legislation, inclusion, action

LPNs can now join ANA, and WSNA helped pass resolution urging the ANA-PAC to strengthen member engagement and promote more visible nonpartisan candidate support.

July 14, 2026

Immigrant rights: How you can help protect your patients, families, and communities

Immigrant rights: How you can help protect your patients, families, and communities

With reports of ICE arrests and detentions increasing, immigrants once again are facing greater uncertainty and may be reluctant to seek medical care. Nurses have an important role to play.

July 14, 2026

District Court: State inspectors must be allowed into detention center

District Court: State inspectors must be allowed into detention center

“Everyone deserves basic health and safety, and this is a resounding win to protect the people held at the detention center."

July 14, 2026

Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now

Nursing graduate degrees designated “professional” — for now

A federal judge blocked the implementation of new Department of Education loan caps. MSN, DNP, and DNAP students can currently take out federal loans of up to $50,000 a year, or $200,000 in aggregate.

July 14, 2026

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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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