Washington State Nurses Association
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Founded in 1908, WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state. Learn more at wsna.org
Many registered nurses are or have been active service members. On #VeteransDay, we thank you for representing our profession and your dedication and service to our country.
November 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Many registered nurses are or have been active service members. On #VeteransDay, we thank you for representing our profession and your dedication and service to our country.
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them." Read @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social's statement on vote to end shutdown.
AFT’s Weingarten responds to key vote to end shutdown
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"Americans deserve dignity, opportunity and a life they can afford. And they deserve leaders who care about them enough to put politics aside and work toward solutions that improve their lives, not shatter them." Read @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social's statement on vote to end shutdown.
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at Astria Sunnyside Hospital, who voted to ratify their contract!
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at Astria Sunnyside Hospital, who voted to ratify their contract!
WSNA is recruiting for an Executive Director. Lead the movement. Shape the future of nursing. Learn more and apply at wsna.org/edsearch
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
WSNA is recruiting for an Executive Director. Lead the movement. Shape the future of nursing. Learn more and apply at wsna.org/edsearch
Join us for WSNA's annual Lobby Day on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Olympia. This event is for WSNA members only and registration is required to attend. Register before Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at wsna.org/lobbyday #WSNALobbyDay2026
October 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Join us for WSNA's annual Lobby Day on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Olympia. This event is for WSNA members only and registration is required to attend. Register before Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at wsna.org/lobbyday #WSNALobbyDay2026
Listen to Carolyn Clark, grievance officer for the public health staff nurses at Seattle & King County, speak to the King County Council 10/28 about the significance of gaining a strong, fair contract for the WSNA nurses who make it possible for the County to deliver on the mission of public health.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Listen to Carolyn Clark, grievance officer for the public health staff nurses at Seattle & King County, speak to the King County Council 10/28 about the significance of gaining a strong, fair contract for the WSNA nurses who make it possible for the County to deliver on the mission of public health.
WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social is one of 100 individuals selected from around the country included in an exhibit at the new Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream museum in Washington, D.C. Gill is part of the “Tapestry of Dreams” exhibit in the Foundations Gallery at the museum.
Justin Gill tapped in national exhibit on the American Dream
"In high school, he was interested in politics but switched to nursing to make a more direct contribution. Justin believes that nurses have much to add to…
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October 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
WSNA President @justin-gill.bsky.social is one of 100 individuals selected from around the country included in an exhibit at the new Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream museum in Washington, D.C. Gill is part of the “Tapestry of Dreams” exhibit in the Foundations Gallery at the museum.
Health care is a human right. ICE doesn’t belong in our hospitals. Jared Richardson, who represents WSNA nurses at St. Joe’s Tacoma, showed up today to protest ICE’s denial of healthcare to a detainee, which led to an emergency room visit with serious complications that could have been avoided.
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Health care is a human right. ICE doesn’t belong in our hospitals. Jared Richardson, who represents WSNA nurses at St. Joe’s Tacoma, showed up today to protest ICE’s denial of healthcare to a detainee, which led to an emergency room visit with serious complications that could have been avoided.
"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse," writes Justin Gill, WSNA president. Read Justin's take on AI in healthcare in the latest #WashingtonNurse. @justin-gill.bsky.social
AI in healthcare—an innovation, not a replacement for nurses
"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse."
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October 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Technology can assist us, but it cannot replace the heart, judgment, and expertise of the nurse," writes Justin Gill, WSNA president. Read Justin's take on AI in healthcare in the latest #WashingtonNurse. @justin-gill.bsky.social
Faye Glenn Abdellah's work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession. Learn more about this nursing legend in the latest #WashingtonNurse.
Faye Glenn Abdellah became a nurse in 1942 and a living legend in 1994
Her work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a…
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October 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Faye Glenn Abdellah's work has had an outsized impact on the nursing profession by taking a holistic approach to patient care and moving nursing from task oriented to a profession. Learn more about this nursing legend in the latest #WashingtonNurse.
COMING UP! - The Rainier Olympic Nurses Association is hosting a free screening of Nurse Unseen on 10/25 in partnership with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Philippine Nurses Association-Emerald City, and WSNA. A presentation and facilitated discussion will follow the screening.
October 22, 2025 at 4:39 PM
COMING UP! - The Rainier Olympic Nurses Association is hosting a free screening of Nurse Unseen on 10/25 in partnership with the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Philippine Nurses Association-Emerald City, and WSNA. A presentation and facilitated discussion will follow the screening.
Community support is growing for Seattle Children nurses in their contract fight. Dr. Ben Danielson, several state legislators, and labor groups such as MLK Labor are urging good-faith proposals.
Community support grows for Seattle Children nurses in contract fight
Dr. Ben Danielson, several state legislators, and labor groups urge good-faith proposals
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October 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Community support is growing for Seattle Children nurses in their contract fight. Dr. Ben Danielson, several state legislators, and labor groups such as MLK Labor are urging good-faith proposals.
"We urge Seattle Children’s leadership to cease its union-busting tactics," writes Annika Hoogestraat, WSNA Board Secretary-Treasurer and local co-chair at Seattle Children's, in the latest #WashingtonNurse. "Morgan Lewis’ influence has no place in our cherished institution."
Op-ed: Seattle Children’s declares war on nurses’ rights
We urge Seattle Children’s leadership to cease its union-busting tactics. Morgan Lewis’ influence has no place in our cherished institution.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
"We urge Seattle Children’s leadership to cease its union-busting tactics," writes Annika Hoogestraat, WSNA Board Secretary-Treasurer and local co-chair at Seattle Children's, in the latest #WashingtonNurse. "Morgan Lewis’ influence has no place in our cherished institution."
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At #NoKings Seattle & statewide we showed that we will stand up for
-Workers & unions
-Social determinants of health.
-Science
-Marginalized communities
-Medicaid & life saving ACA tax credits.
@wsna.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @wslc.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
-Workers & unions
-Social determinants of health.
-Science
-Marginalized communities
-Medicaid & life saving ACA tax credits.
@wsna.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @wslc.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
WSNA members and staff attended the No Kings rally this afternoon in Seattle to stand up for healthcare, labor rights, and the communities we care for.
October 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
At #NoKings Seattle & statewide we showed that we will stand up for
-Workers & unions
-Social determinants of health.
-Science
-Marginalized communities
-Medicaid & life saving ACA tax credits.
@wsna.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @wslc.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
-Workers & unions
-Social determinants of health.
-Science
-Marginalized communities
-Medicaid & life saving ACA tax credits.
@wsna.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @wslc.bsky.social @aft.org @rweingarten.bsky.social
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Seattle Children’s nurses with Washington State Nurses Association are calling out hospital leaders for hiring union-busting firm Morgan Lewis in contract talks. RN Annika Hoogestraat says the move undermines trust, devalues caregivers & jeopardizes quality patient care.
https://ow.ly/42y550XejYa
https://ow.ly/42y550XejYa
Seattle Children’s declares war on nurses’ rights — The STAND
We urge Seattle Children’s leadership to cease its union-busting tactics. Morgan Lewis’ influence has no place in our cherished institution. by ANNIKA HOOGESTRAAT, RN SEATTLE, WA (October 17, 2025) — Seattle Children’s Hospital is a vital resource in the Pacific Northwest, and after more than 20 years providing care within its walls, my pride has […]
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October 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Seattle Children’s nurses with Washington State Nurses Association are calling out hospital leaders for hiring union-busting firm Morgan Lewis in contract talks. RN Annika Hoogestraat says the move undermines trust, devalues caregivers & jeopardizes quality patient care.
https://ow.ly/42y550XejYa
https://ow.ly/42y550XejYa
WSNA members and staff attended the No Kings rally this afternoon in Seattle to stand up for healthcare, labor rights, and the communities we care for.
October 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
WSNA members and staff attended the No Kings rally this afternoon in Seattle to stand up for healthcare, labor rights, and the communities we care for.
"I stand with you in your efforts to keep anti-racism and DEI at the center of your work and at the top of the contract with Seattle Children’s Hospital," writes Dr. Ben Danielson, former medical director of the hospital's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Read full letter to nurses on our website.
An open letter to WSNA and Seattle Children’s Hospital nurses from…
" I stand with you in your efforts to keep anti-racism and DEI at the center of your work and at the top of the contract with Seattle Children’s Hospital."
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October 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
"I stand with you in your efforts to keep anti-racism and DEI at the center of your work and at the top of the contract with Seattle Children’s Hospital," writes Dr. Ben Danielson, former medical director of the hospital's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Read full letter to nurses on our website.
The October issue of #WashingtonNurse is out! Featured in this issue are the 24 Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship awardees for 2025. These nursing students are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, providing compassionate care, and building a world with equitable healthcare.
Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship winners for 2025
They are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, providing compassionate care, and a world with equitable healthcare.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The October issue of #WashingtonNurse is out! Featured in this issue are the 24 Washington State Nurses Foundation scholarship awardees for 2025. These nursing students are passionate about serving vulnerable populations, providing compassionate care, and building a world with equitable healthcare.
Eight Washington state legislators sent a letter to Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) management today asking them to come to the table with responsive good faith proposals. Thank you to these legislators for supporting our nurses who are the backbone behind SCH and deserve management's respect.
Letter from legislators to Seattle Children's Hospital CEO Jeff…
"Nurses are the backbone behind Seattle Children’s Hospital’s reputation. Your staff are essential in providing the best care for our region’s children.…
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October 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Eight Washington state legislators sent a letter to Seattle Children's Hospital (SCH) management today asking them to come to the table with responsive good faith proposals. Thank you to these legislators for supporting our nurses who are the backbone behind SCH and deserve management's respect.
WSNA stands in solidarity with our @aft.org siblings in @ofnhp.bsky.social who are on a 5-day strike against Kaiser at facilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
For ways you can show your support, go to ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
For ways you can show your support, go to ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
We are Kaiser: Fighting for the Care Our Patients Deserve
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October 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
WSNA stands in solidarity with our @aft.org siblings in @ofnhp.bsky.social who are on a 5-day strike against Kaiser at facilities in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
For ways you can show your support, go to ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
For ways you can show your support, go to ofnhp.aft.org/we-are-kaiser
Today, the Washington State Nurses Association honors the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live and work on. Their knowledge, resilience and healing traditions inspire nurses to fight for justice, care and community.
October 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today, the Washington State Nurses Association honors the Indigenous peoples whose lands we live and work on. Their knowledge, resilience and healing traditions inspire nurses to fight for justice, care and community.
Hello from WSNA leadership Julia Barcott, Jacob Garcia and Edna Cortez at the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference in Detroit!
October 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hello from WSNA leadership Julia Barcott, Jacob Garcia and Edna Cortez at the AFT Civil, Human and Women's Rights Conference in Detroit!
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In the face of rising healthcare costs & federal funding uncertainty, Washingtonians can take action to strengthen our long-term care fund.
@wsna.bsky.social supports @approve8201.bsky.social alongside firefighters, caregivers, advocates, & a bipartisan supermajority of WA state lawmakers
@wsna.bsky.social supports @approve8201.bsky.social alongside firefighters, caregivers, advocates, & a bipartisan supermajority of WA state lawmakers
October 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
In the face of rising healthcare costs & federal funding uncertainty, Washingtonians can take action to strengthen our long-term care fund.
@wsna.bsky.social supports @approve8201.bsky.social alongside firefighters, caregivers, advocates, & a bipartisan supermajority of WA state lawmakers
@wsna.bsky.social supports @approve8201.bsky.social alongside firefighters, caregivers, advocates, & a bipartisan supermajority of WA state lawmakers
HOW YOU CAN HELP - @ofnhp.bsky.social, an @aft.org affiliate representing many nurses and other health professionals in Oregon and Southwest WA, has given notice to Kaiser that it plans a 5-day strike starting October 14. Check out our website for ways to help.
Kaiser strike coming Oct. 14. Here’s how you can help.
AFT affiliate OFNHP announces five-day strike.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
HOW YOU CAN HELP - @ofnhp.bsky.social, an @aft.org affiliate representing many nurses and other health professionals in Oregon and Southwest WA, has given notice to Kaiser that it plans a 5-day strike starting October 14. Check out our website for ways to help.
Nurses from Pullman Regional Hospital, WSNA staff and leadership provided basic first aid at the Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety on Oct. 4 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.
October 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Nurses from Pullman Regional Hospital, WSNA staff and leadership provided basic first aid at the Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety on Oct. 4 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.