Washington State Nurses Association

Washington State Nurses Association Founded in 1908, WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.

WSNA is the largest and oldest professional organization and union for registered nurses in Washington and has the resources, expertise and experience to be an effective and powerful advocate for nurses and the nursing profession. As a dynamic, democratic organization, WSNA gives members a powerful voice in the future of the nursing profession and in their own careers. We also provide nurses the c

onfidence and comfort of knowing that a powerful partner is working with them and on their behalf every single day. With conviction and knowledge, WSNA speaks for nurses across this state and we know how to make sure your voice is heard.

Tomorrow, we celebrate Juneteenth and recommit ourselves to anti-racism in our workplaces and beyond.To mark the holiday...
06/18/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate Juneteenth and recommit ourselves to anti-racism in our workplaces and beyond.

To mark the holiday, WSNA and the Oregon Nurses Association bring you “Dignity is Our Vital Sign,” a free CNE video with Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Ben Danielson.

In this video, Dr. Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth, and the unique role nursing must play in leading efforts to dismantle racism.

We are offering this free for all nurses through Sunday, July 19. Learners must watch the entire video and complete an evaluation to receive 0.5 contact hours.

Seattle pediatrician and advocate Dr. Benjamin Danielson offers his thoughts on the continued importance of Juneteenth and the unique role nursing must…

"I can only hope that my experience standing up for what is right will prevent other nurses from having to go through wh...
06/18/2026

"I can only hope that my experience standing up for what is right will prevent other nurses from having to go through what I went through and inspire them to stand up and fight if they do," writes Meri Bukovinsky, local unit chair at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. Meri tells her story in our June newsletter.

In fall 2023, I experienced the worst harassment I have ever experienced in my life. For approximately six months, I was targeted and harassed by my…

WSNA President Justin Gill recently attended the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care. In our Jun...
06/17/2026

WSNA President Justin Gill recently attended the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care. In our June newsletter, he shares his top five lessons learned.

WSNA President Justin Gill was a panelist at the Northwest Summit to Reimagine AI in Nursing and Health Care (RAIN), held at the University of Washington…

Nurses targeted for retaliation by Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland over union activity have been vindicated f...
06/16/2026

Nurses targeted for retaliation by Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland over union activity have been vindicated following a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board. Learn more in our June newsletter.

Region 19 of the National Labor Relations Board accused Kadlec of violating federal labor law by interfering with nurses’ protected union rights and…

ICYMI - A coalition of 10 nursing organizations, led by the American Nurses Association, filed a federal lawsuit May 29 ...
06/15/2026

ICYMI - A coalition of 10 nursing organizations, led by the American Nurses Association, filed a federal lawsuit May 29 to block the U.S. Department of Education's new rule that imposes lower federal loan limits for graduate nursing students than for those pursuing "professional degrees." Learn more in our June newsletter.

The suit asks a federal court to block the rule excluding nursing from the “professional degree” list before it takes effect July 1.

Since the WSNA store launched last year, we’ve added several new items for members, including a dad hat, trucker hat, “U...
06/10/2026

Since the WSNA store launched last year, we’ve added several new items for members, including a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.

The Pride T-shirt is our newest addition and is available in white or heather grey, just in time for members who want to celebrate Pride Month. All products are made in USA, union printed, and sold to members at cost.

We’ve added a dad hat, trucker hat, “Union Strong Nurse” T-shirt, polo shirt and Pride T-shirt.

06/09/2026
SIGN THE PETITION at wsna.to/RespectGSHNurses - WSNA nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan are disappointed in management’...
06/05/2026

SIGN THE PETITION at wsna.to/RespectGSHNurses - WSNA nurses at MultiCare Good Samaritan are disappointed in management’s refusal to adequately address our concerns at negotiations. MultiCare must go beyond empty promises and hollow words: we need management to act for our coworkers, patients, and community.

WSNA members, families, friends, and allies are invited to walk with WSNA in the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28...
06/02/2026

WSNA members, families, friends, and allies are invited to walk with WSNA in the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28. Join fellow nurses in showing support for LGBTQIA2S+ patients, coworkers, families, and communities — and standing together for dignity, safety, respect, and belonging. Please RSVP on our website.

The leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state.

WSNA is deeply disturbed by the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old patient in the Specialized Emergency Care Unit a...
05/29/2026

WSNA is deeply disturbed by the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old patient in the Specialized Emergency Care Unit at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham by a 37-year-old patient. Patients, families, nurses, and healthcare workers all deserve a safe care environment. Read the full statement on our website.

Nurses repeatedly raised concerns about patients without appropriate long-term behavioral health resources.

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