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WSNA response to meeting with Seattle Children’s leadership

Press release

‘When nurses stand together, change can happen’

December 22, 2023

2023 holiday greetings from WSNA

We wish you a restful and wonderful holiday.

December 14, 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

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

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

‘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

Virginia Mason nurses to picket outside hospital Oct. 10

Press release

Picket comes after 15 bargaining sessions

October 9, 2023

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.

August 10, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses reach a tentative agreement

Press release

The agreement comes after nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night.

June 22, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses vote to strike over staffing and dedicated break nurses

Press release

MultiCare Good Samaritan nurses overwhelmingly voted by 95% to strike Wednesday night. The main issues for the 750 nurses represented by WSNA are staffing and dedicated break nurses.

June 21, 2023

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital nurses hold strike vote June 20 and 21

Press release

Good Sam nurses are seeking safe staffing measures in their contract that will ensure they are able to give their patients the care they need and deserve.

June 20, 2023

Mara Kieval left this world with a message of love

She was a fierce fighter for the rights of nurses.

June 12, 2023