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Test your HEALWA knowledge

Do you know what HEALWA is, and how to access this resource?

May 31, 2018

Curb your sweet tooth with Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation

We know overdoing it with sugar is bad for our health, yet we still eat more of it than we should.

May 17, 2018

Celebrate National Nurses Week with scholarships and discounts

The American Nurses Credentialing Center and Western Governors University are offering opportunities and resources to advance your career in honor of Nurses Week!

May 9, 2018

Governor Inslee proclaims May 6-12 Nurses Week in Washington state

The Governor's proclamation makes it official: May 6-12, 2018 is Nurses Week in Washington state!

May 2, 2018

Attend ANA's free 2018 National Nurses Week webinar on May 9

Join us to celebrate nursing with ANA's free Annual National Nurses Week Live Webinar: Emerging Technology and Its Impact on Nursing Practice

May 1, 2018

State Supreme Court rules for nurses in rest and meal breaks case

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of RNs who filed a lawsuit against their employer for failing to ensure nurses' rest and meal breaks.

April 27, 2018

Start the Spring Declutter challenge today!

Spring is the perfect time to tidy up and organize. Regain control over your home and work space by participating in our 10 day Spring Declutter challenge.

April 23, 2018

Join us in National Prescription Take-Back Day

In efforts to combat the opioid crisis in our country, the Drug Enforcement Agency is sponsoring National Prescription Take-Back Day Saturday, April 28.

April 20, 2018

WSNA-AFT nurses provide health screenings to students in St. Croix

WSNA members Julia Barcott and Renata Bowlden travelled to the island of St. Croix on April 7 as part of an AFT project.

April 12, 2018

Step it up in 10 challenge starting April 9!

ANA’s Healthy Nurse Healthy Nation Step It Up in 10 challenges participants to increase their step count over a ten day period.

April 5, 2018

Nurses Night at the Seattle Mariners - May 6

Join WSNA for Nurse Appreciation at the Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels game on Sunday, May 6. Discount tickets available at Mariners.com/Nurses.

April 2, 2018

The Put the Brakes on the Drive Thru Challenge has begun!

In this seven-day challenge, we're focusing on curbing your fast food cravings!

March 27, 2018

Congrats to the University of Washington’s School of Nursing!

The U.S News & World Report has recognized the exceptional work and dedication at the UW School of Nursing and released their rankings for the 2019 Best Graduate Schools with UW at the top.

March 20, 2018

St. Anthony Hospital awarded Pathway to Excellence designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has awarded the Pathway to Excellence designation to St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor.

March 19, 2018

Get Your (Whole) Grains On!

Beginning March 12, challenge yourself to get at least the three recommended servings of whole grains daily.

March 13, 2018

Our trip to support fellow PeaceHealth nurses in Ketchikan

On Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, we flew to Ketchikan, Alaska to show support for our fellow PeaceHealth nurses who were negotiating their new union contract. They reached a tentative agreement at the end of the month.

March 12, 2018

The Make Time for Yourself Challenge begins Feb. 22

So much to do and so little time to do it... but what if you could find small ways to focus on YOU each and every day?

February 21, 2018

Yakima Regional home health, hospice nurses win nearly $2.9 million for unpaid work hours

In a major victory for home health and hospice nurses, Yakima county Superior Court Judge Blaine Gibson today awarded damages of $2.895 million to home care nurses at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center for work done off the clock.

February 14, 2018

February focus: grow your resiliency and making time for yourself

Join the challenge! As the Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge continues through 2018, the month of February is dedicated to growing your resiliency and making the time for yourself.

February 6, 2018

Mission accomplished!

NFN celebrates its history and plans for the future.

February 5, 2018

Why are nurses suing the EPA?

For over a decade, nurses have been working with a wide range of partners, including other health professionals, environmentalists and health-affected groups, to update the nation’s chemical safety policy.

February 2, 2018

Will you stand with me?

This attack did not originally target nurses, but instead, public union workers. Regardless, it’s going to impact our practice.

January 30, 2018

Congratulations, 2017 Leadership Award winners!

Each year, WSNA’s Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare recognizes outstanding leaders in Local Units across the state. These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received their awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017. Congratulations to all of them for their dedication and outstanding work on behalf…

January 29, 2018

When we fight together we win!

What you need to know about Janus v. AFSCME.

January 26, 2018