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Candidate Profile: Teresa Purcell, Running for 19th District House Position 1

Nine years ago, Purcell returned to Longview, buying the home she was raised in from her parents. Her time navigating the health care system to help her aging parents deal with heart issues, memory loss and other effects of aging, gave her a deep respect for the role nurses play. She views the role of nurses in the healthcare system…

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Tim Probst, Running for 17th District Senate

Tim Probst served as a State Representative for the 17th District from 2009 to 2013. He gave up his House seat in 2012 to run for the Senate against Don Benton. Outspent by $200,000 and running against an 18-year incumbent Senator, Probst lost by only 78 votes after multiple recounts.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Mike Pellicciotti, Running for 30th District House Position 2

Mike Pellicciotti has spent the last three years combatting healthcare provider fraud and elder abuse/neglect as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. For eight years before that, he served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County.

July 29, 2016

Candidate Profile: Mark Mullet, Running for re-election in 5th District Senate

Sen. Mark Mullet is running for re-election based on a record that includes support for Labor and health care transparency, among other issues.

July 29, 2016

WSNA to L&I: Intermittent breaks are not appropriate for nursing

WSNA has been actively lobbying L&I to update its guidance to reflect current legal decisions and clarify that intermittent rest breaks are not appropriate for nurses.

July 26, 2016

2016 WSNA-PAC primary endorsements

The WSNA-PAC board has endorsed candidates for the 2016 Washington State Primary.

July 16, 2016

“We’re only as strong as we are active!”

You’ve probably heard a WSNA nurse rep, community organizer or leader say, “We’re only as strong as we are active!” This is true for our democratic system as well.

June 20, 2016

ANA Action Alert: Tell Congress to act now to let CDC study gun violence

Take action now: Congress must unshackle the health care community by letting the CDC study gun violence. We can't keep pretending that gun violence isn't a public health crisis.

June 20, 2016

In Memoriam: Dorothy Jane (Dottie) Hicks, MN, RN

Among her accomplishments, Dottie Hicks, MN, RN was a faculty member at the University of Washington School of Nursing and Director of Nursing Continuing Education. She also served as the Treasurer of WSNA.

June 6, 2016

WSNA Executive Director Judy Huntington receives Distinguished Membership Award from ANA

The Distinguished Membership Award, established in 1967, recognizes outstanding leadership and contributions to the mission of ANA.

June 6, 2016

ZIKA: Murray Bipartisan Compromise Passes in Senate; Murray Urges Senate Republicans to Allow it to be Sent to House of Representatives Immediately

Murray-Blunt bipartisan compromise amendment passes 68-30 - set to clear Senate when the bill it is attached to passes later today. Murray continues pushing Senate Republicans to send Zika agreement to the House as separate bill

May 20, 2016

In Memoriam: ​Ethel May Carpenter, RN

Ethel Carpenter, a longtime and active member of the Washington State Nurses Association, passed away in Bellingham on May 2 at the age of 91.

May 6, 2016

Interview: Patty Hayes

An important aspect of our Nurses Speak initiative is highlighting the careers of individuals who began as staff nurses and then turned their attention to become leaders in the fields of public policy, hospital administration, the law and the legislature. This is the second in our series.

May 4, 2016

In Memoriam: Anna Mae Ericksen, RN

A 2010 inductee into WSNA's Nursing Hall of Fame, Anna Mae Ericksen started the "Mr. Yuk" program in Washington state for poisoning prevention.

March 25, 2016

How you can participate now in the 2016 elections

A message from the WSNA president on getting involved in the upcoming 2016 elections.

March 22, 2016

Photos: 2016 Hall of Fame Gala

On Thursday, March 17, 2016, six registered nurses were honored for their lifelong contributions and achievements in professional nursing and for their leadership in the advancement of nurses and healthcare in Washington State. See photos from the event.

March 18, 2016

Who should ANA endorse for President? Vote now!

Every presidential election, members of the American Nurses Association take part in the process to support the candidate who will champion the issues that matter most to the nursing community.

February 24, 2016

Interview: MaryAnne Lindeblad

WSNA has been working over the past year with the Health Care Authority, legislative leaders and state policy makers to link the effective implementation of nurse staffing committees with hospital safety net funding. Key to that effort is MaryAnne Lindeblad, head of Medicaid for the state and a nurse.

February 11, 2016

School nursing: It’s not just about Band-Aids!

School nursing is a complex and challenging specialty practice area that is sometimes poorly understood.

February 9, 2016

ARNPs United: Legislative Update

ARNPs United of Washington State represents nurse practitioners, certified nurse anesthetists and certified nurse midwives.

February 8, 2016

Photos from WSNA's lobby day

More than 700 nurses and students gathered in Olympia for WSNA's annual Nurse Legislative Day.

February 1, 2016

MEDIA RELEASE: WSNA leads effort to address staffing crisis at Western State Hospital by using Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in clinical roles

Nursing’s role in solving the state’s mental health crisis will be the top issue at the Washington State Nurses Association’s Nurse Legislative Day on Monday, Feb. 1. With 700 attendees, WSNA hosts the largest lobby day in Olympia. In his keynote address, Governor Inslee is expected to discuss nursing’s role in helping solve the…

February 1, 2016

Photos: 2016 Legislative Reception

At the 2016 WSNA Legislative Reception, nurse leaders met with Washington state legislators to tell their stories and talk about nursing's top issues and legislative priorities for this year's Legislative Session.

January 15, 2016

2015 March of Dimes Nurse of the Year Awards

Congratulations to the 51 WSNA members who won or were nominated.

January 11, 2016