WSNA statement on executive order targeting childhood vaccine schedule
The science supporting the safety and efficacy of immunizations has not changed, and neither has our commitment to protecting the health of our communities.
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Statements
Washington State Nurses Association statement on the Spokane wildfires
We encourage everyone across Washington to look out for one another, check in on neighbors and loved ones, and continue following updates from emergency management officials as conditions evolve.
WSNA responds to sexual assault of a patient at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham
Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.
WSNA statement on tragic industrial accident in Longview, WA
We send heartfelt support to all those who have been affected by this accident.
WSNA statement in support of lawsuit against Providence
We wholeheartedly support this effort to make Providence, the largest healthcare provider in Washington state, do its legal and moral duty to support pregnant workers and their babies.
WSNA statement on Children’s Hospital helicopter restrictions
WSNA supports efforts to ensure that all children in need of immediate care will receive it without undue restriction or second-guessing.
WSNA supports state’s lawsuit to allow health inspections at NW ICE center
For nurses, this moment is not only about legal authority—it is about human dignity, ethical responsibility, and the protection of fundamental human rights.
Statement on ICE actions
We must speak out against this grave human rights violation and demand accountability for the killing of Renee Good.
Nurses associations in West Coast Health Alliance states oppose ACIP decision on Hepatitis B immunization
Vaccines save lives, and weakening immunization guidelines puts public health at risk.
WSNA opposes excluding nursing from “professional degree” programs
Without access to sufficient loans, the impact on the nursing workforce, including the work of preparing new nurses to enter the workforce, can be severe.