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WSNA Convention & General Assembly

April 30–May 2, 2025 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center


Feel your power. Find your people. Make nurses' lives better.

Hear from some powerful names in nursing nationally. Then, dive into the biggest issues facing nursing today: safe staffing, workplace violence prevention, and health equity. Panels include government officials and top experts who will give you the knowledge and tools to act. Lend your voice to resolutions to make workplaces safer and speak out on the future of WSNA. 


Get ready to be inspired

Speakers include Navy veteran Ali R. Tayyeb, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, PHN, FAAN, founder of RN Mentor Consulting and host of the RN-Mentor Podcast. Jennifer S. Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of the American Nurses Association. Cynthia Clark, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, an innovator in healthy work environments. Stephanie Staples, CSP, a sought-after motivational speaker.


Enjoy the culture and sights of Tacoma

Attendees are convening at the beautiful Greater Tacoma Convention Center located in the heart of historic Tacoma in walking distance to the museum district, a range of dining spots, theaters, and public artwork. The Marriott Tacoma Downtown, which is connected to the Convention Center via skybridge, features beautiful rooms and amenities. Everything you need is at your fingertips.


Three reasons to attend

 
Push nursing to a higher level

Get informed on how to push through barriers on safe staffing, workplace violence prevention, and health equity.

Earn up to 10.5 CNEs

Attend all the sessions and be eligible for up to 10.5 CNEs.

Connect with other nurses

Network with fellow nurses around the state, including our candidates’ forum with heavy hors d’oeuvres.


Register today!
Early bird rates are in effect until Jan. 15

Washington State Nurses Foundation

Convention is WSNF’s primary fundraising event for scholarships. Help us support nursing students by making a donation now. We have a special $50,000 match on the table, so any donation you make will be matched dollar for dollar.


Really enjoyed the convention. Inspiring: Motivates me to be even a better nurse. Also love to be surrounded by friends, make more friends and hear other RN experiences. We are the healthcare leaders now and for the future. — past attendee