Kara Henderson
Contract
It's nearly Nurses Week
Posted Apr 3, 2025
In celebration of Nurses Week and upcoming contract bargaining, the KVH Officers have elected to purchase T-Shirts.
Please click on the link and sign up today!
Thank you!
Kara Henderson, ED, Chair
Donna McCune, FBP, Co-Chair
Hanni Johnson, ED, Secretary
Erik Berkas, ED, Treasurer
Anji Bryant, SOP, Grievance Officer
Jordan Simon, ED, Membership Officer
Questions/Concerns Contact Laurie Robinson, Nurse Representative, 206-620-4136, lrobinson@wsna.org. or Jenny Galassi, Nurse Organizer, 206-707-2948, jgalassi@wsna.org.
Previous updates
It's pre-bargaining survey time again
Apr 01, 2025
Hybrid Training- Spokane Investigation Workshop
Mar 03, 2025
Winter Newsletter January 2025
Jan 22, 2025
Fall Newsletter October 2024
Oct 31, 2024
Lauren’s Lap Registration is OPEN!
Aug 30, 2024
Happy Nurses Week!
May 06, 2024
Upcoming event

2025 Washington State Nurses Convention
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Resources and tools
Document unsafe conditions
If you find yourself in a situation that you believe creates unsafe conditions for patients or for you, you should complete a Staffing Complaint / ADO Form as soon as possible.
By completing the form, you will help make the problem known to management, creating an opportunity for the problem to be addressed. Additionally, you will be documenting the facts, which may be helpful to you later if there is a negative outcome.
WSNA also uses your ADO forms to track the problems occurring in your facility. When you and your coworkers take the important step of filling out an ADO form, you are helping to identify whether there is a pattern of unsafe conditions for you or your patients at your facilities. This information is used by your conference committee, staffing committee, and WSNA labor staff to improve your working conditions.
Representation rights
As a union member, you have the right to have a representative present in any meetings with management that could potentially lead to disciplinary action against you.
If called into a meeting with management, read the following to management when the meeting begins:
If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my union representative be present at this meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.
Find out more about this crucial right and how to exercise it to ensure your fair treatment and protection.
Continuing education offerings
Enhance your professional competency with WSNA's free online courses.
Earn CNE contact hours through topics like Cultural Humility, Telehealth Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, and more. Convenient and self-paced, our courses provide practical knowledge for your daily work. Expand your skills and stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices.