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‘We finally feel seen.’

Nurses with international experience get equal pay at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

Editorial: Advancing equality for international nurses

“The hospital’s practice had effectively created a systemic wage disparity that intersected with national origin and race, as the affected nurses were all people of color.”

February 12, 2025

Goodbye color codes. Washington hospitals asked to switch to plain language

The recommended codes use plain language instead of color codes to ensure that staff, patients, and visitors can easily understand the announcements.

February 12, 2025

2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day - Why is advocacy so important?

Thanks to all of you who made your voices heard at 2025 WSNA Nurse Lobby Day on Feb. 4 in Olympia! Listen to WSNA members tell you why advocacy is so important (and fun).

February 7, 2025

How to use your voice with lawmakers

Learn about WSNA strategic priorities, how to advocate effectively to your legislators, and hear from a panel of WSNA members about their advocacy journeys.

January 30, 2025

Celebrate Black History Month with knowledge

Black history is inseparable from the fight for health equity. From past pioneers to today’s changemakers, progress is built on knowledge and action. WSNA has gathered essential DEI resources—including our own and others—to help you learn, reflect, and advocate.

February 11, 2025

10 WSNA members win cruise with Nurse Blake

Along with staterooms on the cruiseship, the WSNA winners receive all meals and basic beverage, access to accredited nursing education, and full participation in all entertainment and events.

February 11, 2025

WSNA Health Equity CNE webinar now available

If you missed WSNA’s health equity webinar in November 2024, you can now view an online course by the same presenter.

February 11, 2025

Run for office, submit a resolution. Deadlines still open!

Find out more about running for office and submitting a resolution.

February 11, 2025

What you need to know if ICE agents come to your workplace

If ICE agents enter your workplace, the following information is important for you to know.

January 27, 2025

Free aromatherapy webinar Feb. 19

The class will introduce participants to concepts basic to the study of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils.

February 11, 2025