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Sign the petition to save public health in Seattle/King County

Much of King County’s public health system now risks being shuttered.

March 22, 2024

Still time to complete important Nurses4All survey

Your participation in the Nurses4All survey will provide real-time, actionable evidence to our policy makers on pressing issues.

March 13, 2024

Multistate License Upgrade FAQs

Washington state active status registered nurses and licensed practical nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington can now apply to upgrade to a multistate license.

February 7, 2024

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’

February 1, 2024

Interview with Brad Rathke at Virginia Mason

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

February 1, 2024

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

Oct. 10 informational picket was big turning point

February 1, 2024

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.

February 1, 2024

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

February 1, 2024

WSNA statement on death threats at PeaceHealth Southwest

Press release

WSNA and ANA will continue to promote strategies to reduce and address violence against nurses.

January 22, 2024

Preceptor Winter 2024 reimbursement updates

WABON is now accepting submissions for Winter 2024

January 19, 2024

Washington multistate license application opens Jan. 31, 2024

Nurses whose primary state of residence is Washington will be able to apply for a multistate license.

January 12, 2024

Washington Health Corps funding opens for 2024

Applications are open until March 8

January 9, 2024

WSNA response to meeting with Seattle Children’s leadership

Press release

‘When nurses stand together, change can happen’

December 22, 2023

News outlets are listening to psych nurses at Seattle Children’s

WSNA shares the many stories of nurses demanding change

December 15, 2023

Moving Forward: Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice in Nursing in Washington State now available for download

We hope you’ll take advantage of this workbook created for our members and nurses across the state.

December 14, 2023

Hospital Staffing Committees 101

Everything you need to know about staffing committees and the new staffing law

December 6, 2023

Violence at Seattle Children’s Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit

Press release

44 nurses ask for immediate help, say they work in a constant state of fear

November 27, 2023

WSNA celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week

This week we celebrate and recognize this important group within the nursing profession!

November 16, 2023

Nurses4All study opens after delay

This is the first study of its kind in Washington, and we expect the results to provide important evidence that can help guide policy efforts on staffing.

November 16, 2023

WSNA nurses reach tentative agreement with Virginia Mason

Press release

The TA comes after 19 bargaining sessions, an informational picket, and a complaint filed with Labor and Industries over workplace safety.

November 9, 2023

ANA announces support for federal staffing ratios bill

Press release

Appropriate nurse staffing is achievable and necessary, but it requires a national response with solutions, standards, and policy.

November 1, 2023

WSNA calls for investigation of workplace violence at Virginia Mason Medical Center

Press release

Attacks occurring more frequently than what WSNA has seen at other hospitals

October 26, 2023

An invitation from Monica McLemore, PHD, MPH, RN

Monica R. McLemore was given the 2023 Nurse Researcher Award by WSNA and issued the following invitation in her acceptance speech.

October 24, 2023

2023 Washington State Nurses Convention inspires attendees

In-person event gets 90% approval rate; kudos on speakers, food, venue.

October 20, 2023