Empowering you to make a difference
As a WSNA member, you join a powerful collective voice advocating for nurses at all levels. We champion your interests in the legislature, with regulatory agencies, and at the bargaining table. Your voice matters.
We’ve had your back since 1908
Together we advocate, educate, support one another, improve working conditions, and elevate the nursing profession.
Become a member
Individual
Nurse
Includes
- Washington State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Regional nurses association*
Union
Nurse represented by WSNA for collective bargaining
Includes
- Washington State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- AFT Healthcare
- Regional nurses association*
* For most regions within Washington state. To learn more, visit wsna.org/regions.
Helping you advance your career
WSNA and the American Nurses Association help you advance your practice, leadership skills, and advocacy power. We offer a broad range of education opportunities for members, including online CNE, webinars, in-person workshops, and conferences.
Fostering connections
When you join, you become part of a community of dedicated, passionate nurses supporting each other and the profession. WSNA members connect with colleagues at the facility, regional, state, and national level through in-person and online events and activities.
Powerful representation
WSNA elevates nurses’ collective voice, advocating for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation, and patient safety while holding employers accountable through contracts, legal action, and regulatory pressure.
Why join?
“With WSNA, I am part of a powerful, unified movement that stands up for the rights of nurses and our profession.”
Yunna Flenord, RN
Tacoma
“WSNA has been a vehicle for me to develop my advocacy skills and engage more in health policy activities that support positive changes for nurses.”
Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, RN
Everett and Monroe
“WSNA supports me as a leader in my hospital and as an advocate for nurses statewide and nationally.”
Didi Gray, RN
Vancouver
“WSNA has always been a place for respectful dialogue. I’ve made great connections. The nursing practice group is unmatched. I know I can call and talk through an issue and get an expert opinion.”
Jennifer Graves, MN, RN
Seattle
“As a member of WSNA, I have the power to fight for workplace respect and professional standards — things that support my practice and help me give my patients the very best care.”
Jacob Garcia, MSN, RN
Pasco
“With WSNA, we don’t have to do anything alone. Your fellow nurses support you in your leadership practice.”
Alyssa Boldt, RN
Spokane
Current initiatives
2023 staffing law implementation
The new staffing law, achieved by WSNA and our coalition partners, is being put into action to elevate nurse staffing standards and ensure patient safety across Washington state. WSNA is committed to providing advice, education, news, and resources to support our members.
Benefits
Membership confers these benefits and many more
- Access to WSNA’s Lobby Day and other member-only events
- Build connections with fellow nurses and leaders while advocating for the future of nursing.
- Free and discounted CNE
- Stay current with free and discounted continuing nursing education.
- Exclusive monthly newsletter
- Our members-only newsletter delivers updates on advocacy, nursing practice, and events straight to your inbox.
- Discounts on professional certifications
- Gain access to discounted rates on nationally recognized nursing certifications that help elevate your career.
Frequently asked questions
For union members
Each year, a survey is done of the fifth-step pay rate for RNs at every facility represented by WSNA for collective bargaining. These figures are then put in a formula which determines the annual WSNA dues.
For individual members
Individual member dues are calculated to include membership dues to the American Nurses Association and your regional nurses’ association.
That’s because we do the calculating for you based on your location and, for union members, FTE. But you can see what your dues will be by checking out the charts here.
These professional organizations provide educational opportunities, scholarships, and networking on a local level. Learn more about your regional association.
No. The WSNA PAC, which endorses and supports candidates for office who support nurses and our issues, is funded by voluntary individual contributions.
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Join today
Individual
Nurse
Includes
- Washington State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- Regional nurses association*
Union
Nurse represented by WSNA for collective bargaining
Includes
- Washington State Nurses Association
- American Nurses Association
- AFT Healthcare
- Regional nurses association*
* For most regions within Washington state. To learn more, visit wsna.org/regions.