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Nursing practice, Workplace violence, Union and Contract campaigns

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We are heartbroken

Statement

We were heartbroken to learn of the murder of a valued home-health nurse and WSNA member, Doug Brant, on Dec. 1.

December 3, 2022

AFT, America’s fastest-growing healthcare union, unveils report detailing troubling healthcare staffing crisis

Press release

Report Includes strategies to improve nation’s healthcare facilities and concrete examples of successful implementation.

November 17, 2022

Compromised mattresses in hospitals pose potential biohazard risk to patients

Press release

At least one hospital in Tacoma dealing with micro-tears that soak up and leak body fluids.

November 7, 2022

Unions win order against MultiCare payroll deductions

Press release

This legal win will make a world of difference to dozens of workers who were facing drastic deductions from their checks.

November 1, 2022

What the end of Washington’s state of emergency means to you

With the Governor lifting the COVID-19 state of emergency on Oct. 31, many members are wondering what this means to them.

October 25, 2022

Q&A with Jacob Garcia

Garcia, a nurse at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Yakima County, grew up with a grandmother who helped organize migrant workers in California alongside Cesar Chavez.

October 19, 2022

It takes a team

As a nurse providing bedside care, have you ever wondered why certain patients are difficult to discharge? Could it be issues with "transitional care?"

October 19, 2022

Tips for nurses to prepare for an active shooter

Maintaining situational awareness, reviewing your facility’s emergency response plans, and participating in trainings and drills can and will make a difference for nurses in the event of an active shooter incident.

October 19, 2022

Supporting the retention of diverse nursing faculty in Washington state

Nursing faculty reflective of student diversity supports the success of historically under-represented persons entering the nursing workforce.

October 19, 2022

Understanding health literacy

Many times, when nurses hear about health literacy it is in the context of patient education or reading level. But is that all health literacy is about?

October 19, 2022

Too many cooks in the kitchen?

Nurses often work outside traditional hospital units and report to a variety of leaders.

October 19, 2022

Nurses by the numbers

The data shows there are enough registered nurses with active licenses in the state for the number of nursing jobs.

October 19, 2022

Meet the Cabinet on Economic and General Welfare

Cabinet members work to improve the lives of nurses through better contracts. They also encourage organizing on behalf of nurses.

October 19, 2022

Nurses feeling their power in several contract wins

United local units are finally convincing management they have to do better to keep nurses at their facilities.

October 19, 2022

Who are your nursing heroes?

Do you know a nurse who deserves to be celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the profession of nursing? Nominate them for a 2023 Recognition Award!

October 18, 2022