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OSHA Releases Interim Guidance on Preventing Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus

OSHA has released interim guidance on preventing occupational exposure to Zika virus for outdoor and mosquito control workers as well as for healthcare and laboratory workers.

National Nurses United

Minnesota Nurses Strike Update

As the Minnesota Nurses Strike against Allina Health Systems continues, issues concerning Allina's financial dealings and a recent power grab to seek sole control of Unity Hospital are disturbing.

Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio

I Was a Sudanese Refugee, Now Im an American Nurse

When patients wake up in the recovery room at Keck Hospital, University of Southern California, Tveen Kirkpatrick, RN, will be by their side, monitoring their transition from anesthesia back into clarity. Its a new role for Kirkpatrick, who previously spent 10 years in the Neuro Intensive Care United but navigating transitions is perhaps a natural fit for this nurse.

National Nurses United

Help Us Stop The Dangerous Attempt to Eliminate T.B. Testing in California!

RNs are on the front lines of the struggle for healthcare as a human right; Part and parcel of that is fighting for and enforcing pro-active public health like tuberculosis (TB) testing!

California Nurses Association

Single Payer Supporters Rally at State Capitol with Message to Legislators: Stop Wasting Time With Sham Committee Hearings!

The California Nurses Association and the campaign for the Healthy California Act held high-energy, well-attended rallies at the state Capitol for two days, Oct. 23 and 24, in support of SB 562, legislation that would guarantee health coverage to all Californians.

California Nurses Association

RN and Co-President of NNU Deborah Burger Talks About New Kaiser Agreement

It's a great day for 19,000 RN's and NP's but an even better day for their Kaiser patients. Join us for this Nurse Talk Radio special edition podcast with RN and Co-President of National Nurses United, Deborah Burger.

Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio

Largest U.S. Nurses Union Joins U.K. Labor Leader Corbyn to Demand Healthcare Justice

Our guest for this podcast is RN and Co-President of National Nurses United, Jean Ross.

Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio

Nurses Stand in Solidarity with Congressional Women of Color

As a union that represents registered nurses who see the consequences of threats to the health and safety of our patients, National Nurses United (NNU) is alarmed and appalled at the rising tone of attacks on four inspiring women of color emanating from the White House and its supporters.

Bonnie Castillo/ NNU Executive Director

“Wheel of Misfortune”

Vanna White can’t help these “Public Servants” – they’re the 10 worst Governors in the U.S., and they’re unraveling America.

DailyKOS.com

Nurses say: Join Us on Sept. 1 on Main Street, Don’t Return to DC

By: Donna Smith. Main Street, USA – Nurses call their neighbors and their elected officials to come to Main Street on September 1, even as many of the elected officials continue chiding one another about returning to DC.

Main Street Blog