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Washington State Nurses Foundation awards 14 scholarships

Washington State Nurses Foundation awards 14 scholarships

In 2023, the Washington State Nurses Foundation awarded 14 scholarships worth $45,000 to some incredible students who want to make a difference with their nursing degrees.

Oct. 24, 2023 10 minutes to read

Washington State Nurses Association stands in solidarity with striking PeaceHealth workers

Washington State Nurses Association stands in solidarity with striking PeaceHealth workers

Press release Statement

WSNA files an unfair labor practice over threats to withhold health insurance

Oct. 23, 2023 2 minutes to read

Nurses must amplify their voices

Nurses must amplify their voices

Our advocacy efforts for our patients and communities should not end when we clock out.

Oct. 20, 2023 1 minute to read

2023 Washington State Nurses Convention inspires attendees

2023 Washington State Nurses Convention inspires attendees

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

Oct. 20, 2023 3 minutes to read

Meet Justin Gill, WSNA president

Meet Justin Gill, WSNA president

Justin Gill is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but at 33 he is also one of the youngest.

Oct. 20, 2023 4 minutes to read

Washington State Labor Council Convention brings top names in labor

Washington State Labor Council Convention brings top names in labor

Support for unions in the country is the highest since 1965, according to Gallup poll

Oct. 20, 2023 2 minutes to read

The good fight at Good Sam

The good fight at Good Sam

Good Samaritan Hospital nurses’ six-month struggle leads to historic contract win, ensuring safer staffing and fair compensation.

Oct. 20, 2023 8 minutes to read

How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims

How nurses in Washington state got a bill to help with PTSD claims

Nurses who have been out of work or working reduced hours because of PTSD may now get the help they need.

Oct. 20, 2023 3 minutes to read

New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios

New Oregon law establishes safe staffing ratios

The new law makes Oregon the second state in the nation to adopt mandatory nurse staffing ratios and the first state to put ratios into statute.

Oct. 20, 2023 2 minutes to read

Op-ed by David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN: ‘Now is a time to be courageous’

Op-ed by David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN: ‘Now is a time to be courageous’

Safe staffing, gun safety, virtual nursing, documentation by nurses, and more at ANA Membership Assembly

Oct. 20, 2023 4 minutes to read

Q&A with Alison Bradywood

Q&A with Alison Bradywood

Alison Bradywood, executive director of the Washington State Board of Nursing, shares her perspective and plans for WABON.

Oct. 16, 2023 6 minutes to read

Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Update: Implementation of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

The Washington State Board of Nursing is implementing the NLC in two phases.

Oct. 13, 2023 3 minutes to read

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

Press release

Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions

Oct. 9, 2023 3 minutes to read

Responses to commonly asked questions on the 2023 staffing law

Responses to commonly asked questions on the 2023 staffing law

WSNA will educate our members and staff on the new staffing law. We will also be working with our coalition partners to provide joint education through the Washington Safe+Healthy coalition.

Sept. 21, 2023 2 minutes to read

Free Webinar: Nursing in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Free Webinar: Nursing in an Era of Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Fritz is a thought leader in the intersection of nursing ethics, technology and artificial intelligence, and practical integration into patient care.

Sept. 15, 2023 1 minute to read

ARNPs United host first annual conference Oct. 20 and 21

ARNPs United host first annual conference Oct. 20 and 21

ARNPs United of Washington State is holding their inaugural annual conference with a focus on “Reproductive Health in Turbulent Times.”

Sept. 12, 2023 2 minutes to read

Helping nurses impacted by the Spokane County wildfires

Helping nurses impacted by the Spokane County wildfires

With thousands of acres burned, at least 185 structures lost, and residents of Medical Lake and Elk under evacuation orders, these fires are devastating.

Aug. 22, 2023 1 minute to read

WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee

WSNA names members to state staffing advisory committee

The advisory committee on hospital staffing will start by advising DOH on its development of the uniform hospital staffing plan form.

Aug. 10, 2023 1 minute to read

Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA

Wenatchee Valley Hospital RNs vote to join WSNA

Press release

WSNA will now represent about 100 registered nurses at the facility, which is part of Confluence Health.

July 27, 2023 2 minutes to read

2023 WSNA Recognition Awards 

2023 WSNA Recognition Awards

WSNA gave awards to 10 people in Washington state for their exemplary work in advancing the nursing profession.

July 17, 2023 1 minute to read

Open positions on new DOH / L&I Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee

Open positions on new DOH / L&I Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee

Washington State creates a Hospital Staffing Advisory Committee to advise on new staffing law, including diverse representation and public engagement.

July 10, 2023 2 minutes to read

ANA responds to SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action programs

ANA responds to SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action programs

Press release

WSNA fully supports the American Nurses Association's statement on the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

July 6, 2023 1 minute to read

WSNA elects Justin Gill as first person of color and first male president

WSNA elects Justin Gill as first person of color and first male president

Press release

Gill, 33, is not only the first person of color and first male president in WSNA’s 115-year history, but he is also one of the youngest.

June 30, 2023 2 minutes to read

Election results for 2023 – 2025 biennium

Election results for 2023 – 2025 biennium

Congrat­u­la­tions to these WSNA members elected by their peers to serve in positions of leader­ship during our 2023 – 2025 biennium!

June 28, 2023 4 minutes to read

The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington

WSNA provides representation, education and resources that allow nurses to reach their full professional potential and focus on caring for patients. WSNA has represented nurses in our state since 1908, leveraging our collective voice to successfully advocate with employers, state agencies and the state Legislature for better working conditions, safe staffing, fair compensation and patient safety. For more than 110 years, WSNA has championed issues that support nurses, advance professional standards and improve the health of individuals and families in Washington.

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