District of Columbia Nurses Association

06/17/2026

DCNA nurses support JLG. St Elizabeths RN Goodness Ebiringa at the polls!

06/12/2026

Support our nurses at the DC Departmwnt of Behavioral Health in securing a fair contract with the DC Government by calling your DC Councilmember and demanding DC bargain in good faith and by voting for Janeese Lewis George for Mayor.

06/10/2026

With Metro Washington Council AFL-CIO – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

06/03/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from DCNA! 🩺💙

DCNA proudly celebrates Pride Month and honors the LGBTQ+ community for their strength, courage, advocacy, and contributions to healthcare and our communities.

We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, equitable healthcare, and safe workplaces free from discrimination. As nurses and union members, we remain committed to compassion, inclusion, diversity, and standing up for one another.

Healthcare is strongest when everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

Happy Pride Month from the District of Columbia Nurses Association! 🌈✨

06/03/2026

05/29/2026

🚨 DC Nurses, The Numbers Are In! 💰🩺

The latest 2025 national nursing salary data confirms what we already know — nurses are essential, in demand, and still fighting for the respect and working conditions we deserve.

📈 RN National Average Salary: $101,420
📈 NP National Average Salary: $137,300
📈 CRNA National Average Salary: $248,320

But numbers alone don’t tell the whole story.

⚠️ RN wages in DC declined 2.1%
⚠️ High salaries do not always equal strong purchasing power
⚠️ Nurses across the country continue pushing for safer staffing and fair treatment in the workplace

At DCNA, we will continue advocating for:
✅ Safe staffing
✅ Fair compensation
✅ Respect for nurses
✅ Better working conditions
✅ Strong nurse voices in healthcare decisions

DC nurses deserve wages and protections that reflect the critical care, expertise, leadership, and sacrifices we bring to healthcare every single day.

When nurses organize, nurses win. 💙

05/28/2026

💙✊🏾 ✊🏼✊🏻✊🏽✊🏿DCNA nurses and union healthcare workers are standing together because healthcare workers deserve respect, safe staffing, fair treatment, and a voice in the workplace.

Every day nurses continue to show up for patients while navigating short staffing, burnout, workplace challenges, and increasing demands. Organizing and standing united is about protecting both healthcare workers AND patient care.

To every union nurse and healthcare worker — keep advocating, keep speaking up, and keep supporting one another. Solidarity matters. 🩺🔥

05/27/2026

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak from the District of Columbia Nurses Association! ✨🌙

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and blessed Eid al-Adha filled with peace, love, reflection, and togetherness. May this special holiday bring comfort, renewed strength, and happiness to you and your families. 🤍

Today we celebrate compassion, sacrifice, faith, and community — values nurses demonstrate every single day.

From all of us at DCNA, thank you for the care you continue to provide across our communities. 💙

05/26/2026

Today, the District of Columbia Nurses Association proudly celebrates our very own COMP 13 Chair, Gloria Jones Dinkins, on being recognized as a 2026 Howard University Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award Recipient! 🏆💙❤️

This prestigious honor recognizes alumni who embody Howard University’s legacy of Truth and Service through exceptional leadership, impact, and dedication to uplifting communities.

Gloria’s commitment to nursing, advocacy, mentorship, and organized labor continues to inspire nurses across the District and beyond. Her leadership within DCNA and unwavering service to others truly reflect excellence in action.

Please join us in congratulating Gloria Jones Dinkins on this well-deserved recognition. We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our own!

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, DCNA pauses to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. As nurses and healthcare professionals, we understand the meaning of service, compassion, and commitment to others.

Today, we stand in gratitude for those who gave everything for our freedoms. ❤️🤍💙

From all of us at DCNA — thank you to our fallen heroes and their families.