Upcoming retirement - Hanna Welander

I will be retiring as of September 1, 2023.  Grace Jones will be your primary WSNA Nurse Representative effective immediately.  Grace and I will continue working closely to ensure a seamless transition.

Over the past 19 years, it has been my honor and privilege to represent nurses in many of our WSNA local units at one time or another.  I have worked with amazing WSNA Officers who advocate for nurses and improve working conditions.  Before coming to WSNA, I was a Public Health Nurse.  As I continued to expand my role as a Nurse Representative, it quickly became clear that nurses need to represent nurses.  It is crucial to understand nursing practice in this position.  As I head off to warmer and sunnier climes, I will leave with fond memories of all of you.

Introducing - Grace Jones

I came to WSNA after 15 years working at bedside in the ICU at UW Montlake and Northwest Hospital. I have been on the bargaining team and have worked as a grievance officer with WSNA. Having worked in both union and non-union roles as a nurse, I believe in the power of an organized group of individuals to make meaningful changes to keep patients and nurses safe on the front lines. Keep an eye on your texts and email for opportunities to meet in person, but until then please reach out to me at 206-552-3096 (mobile) or gjones@wsna.org with any questions or concerns.