The varied speakers were great, and being able to see that the issues that we deal with in our facilities are the same, statewide, was a high point.— past attendee
Registration now open!
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
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Push nursing to a higher level
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Get informed on how to push through barriers on safe staffing, workplace violence prevention, and health equity.
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Earn up to 10.5 CNEs
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Attend all the sessions and be eligible for up to 10.5 CNEs.
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Connect with other nurses
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Network with fellow nurses around the state, including our candidates’ forum with heavy hors d’oeuvres.
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.