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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

Nominate a champion of change by Feb. 16

WSNA is collecting candidates for local unit awards to be presented at the 2024 Union Leadership Conference

January 5, 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

2023 holiday greetings from WSNA

We wish you a restful and wonderful holiday.

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

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.

October 24, 2023

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

October 23, 2023

Nurses must amplify their voices

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

October 20, 2023

2023 Washington State Nurses Convention inspires attendees

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

October 20, 2023

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.

October 20, 2023

The good fight at Good Sam

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

October 20, 2023

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.

October 20, 2023

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.

October 20, 2023

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

October 20, 2023