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Winter 2024

Seattle Children’s nurses say workplace violence a symptom of a broken pediatric mental health system

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Seattle Children’s nurses say workplace violence a symptom of a broken pediatric mental health system

44 nurses signed letter to hospital leadership asking for more resources

We have a big tent that welcomes all nurses

We have a big tent that welcomes all nurses

When we grow our membership and diversify it, we strengthen the voice we bring to all discussions.

Feb. 6, 2024

‘We fought hard.’ Virginia Mason nurses win great contract

‘We fought hard.’ Virginia Mason nurses win great contract

Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point

Feb. 1, 2024

Interview with Brad Rathke at Virginia Mason

Interview with Brad Rathke at Virginia Mason

We asked Rathke a few questions about himself and his experience with workplace violence.

Feb. 1, 2024

A year since home health nurse Doug Brant was killed

A year since home health nurse Doug Brant was killed

‘I cycled through shock, denial, anger, depression, and guilt — sometimes all in the same day’

Feb. 1, 2024

Healthcare workers are angry, engaged, and winning victories

Healthcare workers are angry, engaged, and winning victories

On the ground at the AFT Healthcare Professional Issues Conference in Baltimore

Feb. 1, 2024

A look at Wenatchee’s Confluence Health Central

A look at Wenatchee’s Confluence Health Central

Nurses want public to know that a union is also about community

Feb. 1, 2024

Hispanic nurses have new statewide network

Hispanic nurses have new statewide network

Founders behind new chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses envision a powerful community of support

Feb. 1, 2024

What’s in your charter?

What’s in your charter?

To comply with the hospital staffing committee law, charters are detailed and thorough, addressing over a dozen committee functions related to roles, responsibilities, and processes.

Feb. 1, 2024

Meet the WSNA Political Action Committee Board of Trustees

Meet the WSNA Political Action Committee Board of Trustees

We asked our PAC board members why they serve on the board and why the PAC is important to members in general.

Feb. 6, 2024

2024 Washington Nurse - Review Quiz

2024 Washington Nurse - Review Quiz

How much did you absorb while reading this issue? Find out by taking this quiz. Answer these questions based on what you've read. Try not to peek at the answers, but remember — it's just for fun!

Feb. 7, 2024

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