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A life saved – my grandson

I am so proud to be a nurse, and I’m glad to witness the fabulous work our nurses do at Sacred Heart Medical Center and St. Luke’s Rehab. Thank you to all the healthcare providers!

May 24, 2023

2021 to 2023 biennial report

These achievements belong to all of us — our members, staff, and the many volunteer leaders who have stepped up to make a difference for our association and the nursing profession.

May 23, 2023

A look at forensic nursing

Forensic nursing supports abuse survivors, collects evidence, and restores dignity. Progress has been made, but there's more to achieve.

May 15, 2023

Q&A with Tacoma General nurses Liana Delacorte and Matthew Dustin

Matthew Dustin and Liana Delacorte talk to WSNA about their jobs, magical moments, and working with ratios.

May 15, 2023

Perspective from a nurse at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish nurses fought for better wages but faced devastation as the hospital closed the Family Medical Center. Efforts continue to restore OB/GYN services for the community.

May 15, 2023

Capturing the magic of the Labor and Delivery Unit at Astria Toppenish

Astria Toppenish Hospital's Labor and Delivery Unit closure highlights the dire state of healthcare, under served communities, and rising maternal mortality rates.

May 15, 2023

In the Frame: Toppenish

The Washington Nurse magazine showcases hospitals in the state and their communities. In this issue: Astria Toppenish Hospital.

May 15, 2023

Essentials for healthcare workplace violence prevention

Explore rising healthcare workplace violence, laws, and safety measures, reflecting on your practice environment, and earn 1.0 CNE contact hours.

May 8, 2023

Happy Nurses Week and Nurses Month

From all of us to all of you, happy Nurses Week and Nurses Month.

May 8, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses rally for better staffing | ‘I have become mentally, emotionally, and morally exhausted.’

Nurses are being driven to the brink. They love their jobs. They love their colleagues and their patients. But they cannot take the escalating patient loads.

May 1, 2023

Governor Jay Inslee proclaims May as Nurses Month in Washington state

Thank you, Governor Jay Inslee, for recog­nizing May 2023 as Nurses Month in Washington state.

May 1, 2023

Safe nurse staffing bill officially signed into law

Gov. Inslee signed a safe staffing bill that will improve working conditions for nurses and healthcare workers throughout the state.

April 21, 2023

Week 14 update from Olympia and Action Alert

Just days away from the end of legislative session and important Action Alert re: PTSD bill.

April 14, 2023

Call for self-nominations for appointments

Join a WSNA council or committee.

April 14, 2023

Meet the 2023 candidates for WSNA offices

WSNA is a member-driven organization; volunteer elected leaders are essential to keeping members’ voices at the forefront.

April 14, 2023

David Reyes appointed dean of the UW Tacoma School of Nursing & Healthcare Leadership

His primary scholarship interests are in addressing the root causes of health inequity and disparities, building community leadership capacity, and using community-based participatory approaches that focus on equitable partnerships between communities and health systems.

April 13, 2023

Butch de Castro appointed next dean of Seattle University’s College of Nursing

His research focused on occupational health disparities, examining how employment opportunities, job conditions, and work organization contribute to chronic stress and work-related injury and illness — particularly for immigrants and workers of color.

April 13, 2023

WA House passes safe staffing bill

On April 6, the House passed the healthcare staffing bill (ESSB 5236), the final legislative hurdle in a long process, to begin addressing the ongoing hospital staffing crisis this legislative session. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk.

April 4, 2023

WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session

The legislative session is winding down. Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.

April 4, 2023

WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session

Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia. In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 11.

March 27, 2023

WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session

Read the latest about the Safe Staffing Standards bill, presumptive eligibility for nurses with PTSD and other nurse bills moving in Olympia.

March 17, 2023

WSNA's update from Olympia and the 2023 legislative session

In this week’s update you'll find a recap on week 9

March 10, 2023

Safe Staffing Bill update: staffing bill passes out of the Senate.

This is is an update regarding the passing of the safe staffing bill out of the state senate.

March 9, 2023

Update on progress of bill to create safe staffing standards in Washington

State senators need to hear loud and clear from their constituents that this bill should stay as strong as possible.

March 2, 2023