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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

My Membership Assembly adventure as a first-time attendee

I left the Assembly feeling inspired to continue the work of nurses who came before me and laid the groundwork to inspire, nurture, and elevate the next generation of nurse leaders.

October 18, 2022

Perspective from one of our own

WSNA labor advisor Gerard Friesz on the wave of unionization

July 27, 2022

Man on a mission: Meet WSNA member Josh Chatman

WSNA spoke to member Josh Chatman to learn more about what it’s like to be a nurse on the front lines.

June 6, 2022

WSNA announces appointment of Katharine Weiss as Director of Government Affairs

WSNA is pleased to announce the appointment of Katharine Weiss, MPA as WSNA’s Director of Government Affairs.

April 15, 2022

Meet David Keepnews

David Keepnews has a long track record and distinguished career as a nurse, labor proponent, professor, policy specialist and advocate for our practice. He joins WSNA at a critical time for our members, our union and our profession. David is already bringing his experience, skills and passion to the job.

January 17, 2022

In memoriam: Martha Galvez

Martha Alicia Cortés Galvez passed away peacefully at home the morning of Jan. 8, 2022, just in time to see her final sunrise, her favorite time of day. A loving mother, wife and friend, she left behind a legacy of compassion and strength.

January 12, 2022

Support each other, learn from each other, build each other up

"I became a nurse in 1994 — I feel very fortunate to have had such a rewarding career as a nurse and union member for the last 27 years. I feel nursing is a calling and vocation and not just a job."

January 11, 2022

In memoriam: Dr. Joyce Valborg Zerwekh

Dr. Joyce Valborg Zerwekh passed away on Dec. 20. She taught many students over the years at the University of Washington, Seattle University, Pacific Lutheran University, and helped found Hospice of Seattle.

January 7, 2022

Washington State Nurses Association appoints David Keepnews as new Executive Director

Press release

The WSNA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of David Keepnews, PhD, JD, RN, FAAN as Executive Director. He will join the WSNA staff and begin orientation on September 15, 2021.

June 10, 2021

WSNA receives key to city of Federal Way

Gloria Brigham, WSNA director of nursing practice, received a key to the city of Federal Way on April 6 from Mayor Jim Ferrell. Brigham, representing WSNA, was one of seven people who accepted the awards on behalf of healthcare workers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and grocery workers.

April 22, 2021

Election results

You voted and the results are in. Here are the people who will serve in elected positions during WSNA's 2019-2021 biennium.

June 12, 2019

Candidate profiles and statements for 2019 WSNA elections

Learn about the people who are running for elected office during WSNA's 2019-2021 biennium.

May 19, 2019

Margarita López Prentice, RN 1931 - 2019

Margarita López Prentice, former state legislator, longtime WSNA member and inductee in the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame, passed away quietly in her sleep of natural causes at her home in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington on April 2, 2019. She was 88 years old.

April 16, 2019

Beverly Smith, WSNA's Executive Director for 16 years and member of the Hall of Fame, has died

Ms. Smith was actively involved with WSNA for more than 55 years, and was a highly respected leader, speaker and mentor to generations of Washington nurses. She was 92.

April 9, 2019

In memoriam: Betty Jule Harrington

Active in professional nursing activities and associations throughout her career, Betty served on the Washington State Board of Nursing, the Board of Directors of the Washington State Nurses Association, and the Inland Empire Nurses Association. In 1996, Betty was inducted into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame.

March 14, 2019

WSNA nurses run for State Senate

This year, we are proud to support two WSNA members running for office in the 34th legislative district, which covers West Seattle, Vashon Island and Burien.

July 27, 2018

Congratulations, 2017 Leadership Award winners!

Each year, WSNA’s Cabinet on Economic & General Welfare recognizes outstanding leaders in Local Units across the state. These fearless nurses, nominated by their peers, received their awards at WSNA’s Leadership Conference in late September 2017. Congratulations to all of them for their dedication and outstanding work on behalf…

January 29, 2018

Hall-of-Famer Patty Hayes, MN, RN, named Most Influential Seattleite

Congratulations to our very own Hall of Fame member, Patty Hayes, MN, RN for her recognition as one of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential Seattleites of 2017.

November 8, 2017

WSNA officers elected and appointed for 2017-2019

Welcome your new 2017-2019 board of directors, committees, councils and cabinet!

November 3, 2017

Candidates for 2017 WSNA elections

These WSNA members have consented to run for WSNA elected offices during the 2017-2019 biennium.

May 24, 2017

Meet a “do-it-all” nurse, with a special passion for social justice

The Public Health Insider blog, produced by Public Health - Seattle & King County, featured WSNA member Tina Maestas for National Public Health Week (April 3-7th). Tina is a Public Health Nurse based in Renton, one of seven Seattle & King County Public Health Nurses whose offices are located inside a “CSO” – a state office…

April 7, 2017

WSNA member Justin Gill, Nurse Rep Travis Elmore join ANA PAC Board

Last fall, WSNA member Justin Gill, MS, ARNP, NP-C and WSNA Nurse Representative Travis Elmore, BSN, RN-BC, were appointed by the American Nurses Association Board of Directors to the ANA-PAC Board of Trustees.

February 10, 2017

EvergreenHealth Nurse Jeruschia Horton Earns May 2016 LifeSaver Award from LifeCenter Northwest

Jeruschia Horton, a charge nurse in the critical care unit at EvergreenHealth, was given the LifeSaver Award for the month of May by LifeCenter Northwest.

August 1, 2016