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VOTE! – 2022 election voter's guide

Help us advocate for all nurses in Washington state. We can do this, together.

Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA president

Nurses are a powerful group. People trust us. Let’s do what we can!

October 18, 2022

Op-ed from Kara Yates, a nurse at Seattle Children’s

Support nurses around the state as we call for meaningful raises to encourage nurses to stay in or return to the profession.

July 21, 2022

Why did safe staffing fail in the legislature?

“We knew going into this 2022 session it was an uphill battle."

October 18, 2022

WSNA helps ANA move toward safe staffing standards

WSNA is proud of the role that we played in advancing this strong ANA position on enforceable staffing standards.

October 18, 2022

My Membership Assembly adventure as a first-time attendee

I left the Assembly feeling inspired to continue the work of nurses who came before me and laid the groundwork to inspire, nurture, and elevate the next generation of nurse leaders.

October 18, 2022

WSNA makes impact at ANA Membership Assembly

Thirteen WSNA voting delegates attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. on June 10 and 11.

June 13, 2022

Registration for the 2023 Washington State Nurses Convention is now open!

Lock in early bird rates for Washington’s only statewide convention dedicated exclusively to nurses and the issues we face.

October 17, 2022

WSNA instrumental in key resolutions at labor conventions

WSNA helped push forward three resolutions at the Washington State Labor Council Convention and the American Federation of Teachers Convention.

October 18, 2022

Who are your nursing heroes?

Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!

October 18, 2022

Step up into a leadership role

Run for WSNA office for the 2023-2024 biennium.

October 12, 2022

Nurses feeling their power in several contract wins

United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.

October 19, 2022

Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare

Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.

October 19, 2022

Perspective from one of our own

WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization

July 27, 2022

Too many cooks in the kitchen?

Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.

October 19, 2022

Understanding health literacy

Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?

October 19, 2022

Supporting the retention of diverse nursing faculty in Washington state

Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.

October 19, 2022

Racial Reckoning Statement issued by ANA

Statement

ANA seeks forgiveness “for named and unaccounted-for harms,” and issues a plan of action to promote diversity.

July 19, 2022

Tips for nurses to prepare for an active shooter

Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.

October 19, 2022

It takes a team

As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"

October 19, 2022

New fellows inducted into American Academy of Nursing

Washington state has eight new fellows inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2022.

October 19, 2022

Nurses by the numbers

The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.

October 19, 2022

Q&A with Jacob Garcia

Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.

October 19, 2022