Washington State Nurses Association
@wsna.bsky.social
Founded in 1908, WSNA is the leading voice and advocate for nurses in Washington state. Learn more at wsna.org
Today and every day, let's be grateful for nurses (especially the ones working today). WSNA wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today and every day, let's be grateful for nurses (especially the ones working today). WSNA wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center at Montlake, who just voted to ratify their contract. A special thanks to the bargaining team for their dedication and tenacity. The work is not over!
November 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at the University of Washington Medical Center at Montlake, who just voted to ratify their contract. A special thanks to the bargaining team for their dedication and tenacity. The work is not over!
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at Whatcom County Health and Community Services in Bellingham, WA, who just voted to ratify their contract. Huge thanks to everyone who voted. Big shoutout to the officers who put in time and effort to prepare for and participate in these negotiations.
November 27, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Congratulations to the WSNA nurses at Whatcom County Health and Community Services in Bellingham, WA, who just voted to ratify their contract. Huge thanks to everyone who voted. Big shoutout to the officers who put in time and effort to prepare for and participate in these negotiations.
#GivingTuesday isn't until next week on Dec. 2 but you can make a gift today! We hope you will choose to support students with much-needed scholarships by donating to the Washington State Nurses Foundation's scholarship fund at wsna.to/GivingTuesdayWSNF
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
#GivingTuesday isn't until next week on Dec. 2 but you can make a gift today! We hope you will choose to support students with much-needed scholarships by donating to the Washington State Nurses Foundation's scholarship fund at wsna.to/GivingTuesdayWSNF
"Your experise and stories can all move policymakers to action," says @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president.
Join us at #WSNALobbyDay2026 on Thursday, January 29 in Olympia. Request time off and register today at wsna.org/lobbyday. We hope to see you there! #waleg
Join us at #WSNALobbyDay2026 on Thursday, January 29 in Olympia. Request time off and register today at wsna.org/lobbyday. We hope to see you there! #waleg
November 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Your experise and stories can all move policymakers to action," says @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president.
Join us at #WSNALobbyDay2026 on Thursday, January 29 in Olympia. Request time off and register today at wsna.org/lobbyday. We hope to see you there! #waleg
Join us at #WSNALobbyDay2026 on Thursday, January 29 in Olympia. Request time off and register today at wsna.org/lobbyday. We hope to see you there! #waleg
REGISTER TODAY! - Join us for 2026 WSNA Lobby Day on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Olympia. This event is for WSNA members only and registration is required to attend. Learn more and register before Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at wsna.org/lobbyday #WSNALobbyDay2026
November 15, 2025 at 12:55 AM
REGISTER TODAY! - Join us for 2026 WSNA Lobby Day on Thursday, January 29, 2026 in Olympia. This event is for WSNA members only and registration is required to attend. Learn more and register before Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at wsna.org/lobbyday #WSNALobbyDay2026
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
PROUDLY “UNREASONABLE” - More than a thousand nurses and community members showed up Sept. 30 at the WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s. The hospital wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.
October 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
PROUDLY “UNREASONABLE” - More than a thousand nurses and community members showed up Sept. 30 at the WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s. The hospital wants to eliminate long-held union protections and deny nurses what they need to provide safe, excellent care.
PICKET RESUMES 11AM! - Here’s a few photos from WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s this morning. The picket resumes 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4800 Sand Point Way NE and will include a rally with speakers. Come through and show your support for nurses as they fight for a fair contract.
September 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
PICKET RESUMES 11AM! - Here’s a few photos from WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s this morning. The picket resumes 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4800 Sand Point Way NE and will include a rally with speakers. Come through and show your support for nurses as they fight for a fair contract.
HERE WE GO! The WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s is underway. Join us at 4800 Sand Point Way NE from now until 9 a.m. Can’t make it this morning? Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. sWhen we fight, we win!
September 30, 2025 at 1:56 PM
HERE WE GO! The WSNA informational picket at Seattle Children’s is underway. Join us at 4800 Sand Point Way NE from now until 9 a.m. Can’t make it this morning? Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. sWhen we fight, we win!
WSNA's Labor Executive Council (LEC) held their biennial meeting today in Richland, WA. The LEC is the democratically elected governing body for WSNA’s union-related work statewide. Shown here are members who attended in person. Learn about the LEC at wsna.org/union/labor-executive-council
September 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
WSNA's Labor Executive Council (LEC) held their biennial meeting today in Richland, WA. The LEC is the democratically elected governing body for WSNA’s union-related work statewide. Shown here are members who attended in person. Learn about the LEC at wsna.org/union/labor-executive-council
Jared Richardson, registered nurse and WSNA nurse representative, spoke at a Rally to Defend Trans Kids on Sept. 12 in Tacoma. Here’s a short clip. Learn more and sign the petition in protest at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
September 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Jared Richardson, registered nurse and WSNA nurse representative, spoke at a Rally to Defend Trans Kids on Sept. 12 in Tacoma. Here’s a short clip. Learn more and sign the petition in protest at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
WSNA members and staff participated in a rally to defend trans kids on Sept. 12 at Wright Park in Tacoma. Learn more and sign the petition at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
September 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
WSNA members and staff participated in a rally to defend trans kids on Sept. 12 at Wright Park in Tacoma. Learn more and sign the petition at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
TODAY! - WSNA members and staff will participate in a rally to defend trans kids at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Friday (today) at Wright Park in Tacoma. Learn more and sign the petition at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
September 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
TODAY! - WSNA members and staff will participate in a rally to defend trans kids at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Friday (today) at Wright Park in Tacoma. Learn more and sign the petition at bit.ly/transkidstacoma
WSNA was well-represented today at the Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference! @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, participated on panel examining the growing role of artificial intelligence in Washington state healthcare.
September 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
WSNA was well-represented today at the Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference! @justin-gill.bsky.social, WSNA president, participated on panel examining the growing role of artificial intelligence in Washington state healthcare.
SIGN THE PETITION! - King County public health nurses deserve respect. The nurses who serve some of our most vulnerable residents and work to keep all of us healthy and safe, are getting nothing but disrespect at the bargaining table. Learn more and sign the petition at wsna.to/support-kcnu...
September 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
SIGN THE PETITION! - King County public health nurses deserve respect. The nurses who serve some of our most vulnerable residents and work to keep all of us healthy and safe, are getting nothing but disrespect at the bargaining table. Learn more and sign the petition at wsna.to/support-kcnu...