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2022 Union Leadership Conference

Attendees connected with other WSNA leaders around the state, learned about current issues facing unions and nursing practice, and engaged in group workshops.

Our fight for safe staffing

As we entered the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, nurses and health care workers across Washington linked arms to fight for our jobs and our health system.

June 2, 2022

Nurses in the lead

The Union Leadership Awards recognize those who have stepped forward and led the way over the past year — or, in some cases, the past several decades.

April 29, 2022

2022 Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame gala

On Thursday, March 17, 2022, WSNA honored the dedication and achievement of six Washington RNs who have changed the practice, research, educational opportunities and governing policies of nursing in our state.

March 18, 2022

Letter from Lynnette Vehrs, WSNA President

WSNA celebrated our Hall of Fame ceremony in person March 27, 2022. It had been four years since the last time we came together to acknowledge our inductees into the Hall of Fame. It was a glorious evening to be in person with these very distinguished nurses.

June 7, 2022

Man on a mission: Meet WSNA member Josh Chatman

WSNA spoke to member Josh Chatman to learn more about what it’s like to be a nurse on the front lines.

June 6, 2022

School nursing may be right for you

If you are a team player, comfortable practicing in an independent role, ready to use every lesson you learned in nursing school, and love working with children, youth and families, then we have a job for you!

June 7, 2022

A program for recovering nurses

If you work with 10 nurses, one of them is likely to be struggling with their use of alcohol or other drugs.

June 7, 2022

Advance directives: A new look at future health care wishes

An advance directive is a voluntary, legal document that articulates an individual’s wishes regarding future medical care and treatment.

June 7, 2022

Hospice and palliative care: What’s the difference?

Palliative care and hospice are sometimes used interchangeably in health care, but are two distinct areas of nursing, each with its own philosophies and approaches to care.

June 7, 2022

POLST in Washington: What’s new and snapshot review

POLST is a set of medical orders that communicate patient wishes for end-of-life care to health care personnel, especially those working in the community/outpatient settings.

June 7, 2022

End-of-session report

The Washington State Legislature passed its supplemental 2021-23 operating budget on March 10, increasing state spending to $64 billion over two years.

June 7, 2022

Thinking about running for office?

Nurses make outstanding lawmakers, and right now there aren’t enough of us in office. Because we are trained in critical thinking, nurses possess many of the necessary skills to quickly process information to make decisions. Of course, nurses also keep health at the forefront of policy decisions.

June 2, 2022

What is the WSNA-PAC?

The Washington State Nurses Association Political Action Committee (WSNA-PAC) was established to contribute support for statewide and state legislative candidates who have demonstrated their belief in and commitment to the legislative and regulatory agenda of the Washington State Nurses Association.

June 2, 2022

WSNA-PAC endorses Duncan Camacho in the 18th

WSNA member Duncan Camacho is running in the 18th Legislative District and has received the WSNA-PAC’s first endorsement.

June 2, 2022

Executive summary: Evidence on Hospital Staffing and Outcomes – Implications for Washington State

This report summarizes the research demonstrating that nurse and nurse assistive personnel staffing levels are associated with patient safety and staff wellbeing.

June 2, 2022