Nurses marching holding signs "Trust Nurses, Not AI" and "Patients Are Not Algorithms"

A.I.’s impact on nursing and health care

Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in all workplaces, and hospitals are no exception. Without our collective action, A.I.’s expansion will accelerate the hospital industry’s race to the bottom and drastically limit nurses’ ability to provide quality care.

Group of five nurses inside hospital smiling with arms around each other

Where the Action Is

Professional Practice Committee meetings are where nurses brainstorm solutions and hold management accountable. If you want to find out what is happening at your hospital, talk to a PPC member.

NNU building nurse power, 2021-2024

National Nurses United is building nurse power from coast to coast. Check out our most recent accomplishments.

Press releases

Registered nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California, will speak at the Antelope Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 31, to demand safe staffing and a strong union contract the prioritizes recruitment and retention.
RNs at Doctors Medical Center (DMC) in Modesto, Calif. will hold a picket on Tuesday, July 30 to highlight troubling patient safety concerns and chronic short staffing that jeopardizes patient care.
RNs at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital (SLUH) in St. Louis, Mo. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract today, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.
NNU’s Executive Council, elected by national nurse membership, voted to endorse Harris on the heels of President Biden’s announcement that he would no longer be seeking reelection.

Organize with National Nurses United to improve workplace standards through collective bargaining, reform national health care legislation, and make a difference for you and your patients.

Videos

Safe staffing ratios protect patients and nurses

Safe RN ratios have been proven to improve the quality of care and nurse recruitment and retention in California hospitals.

We can organize and win — anywhere

Hear from nurses in Maine, North Carolina, and North Dakota on how and why they organized their hospitals.

National Nurse Magazine

Software don’t care: RNs challenge A.I. and other technology, know nursing judgment is best

Wichita nurses win first union contract

Ascension RNs held two strikes before claiming victory

Union nurse testifies at U.S. Senate field hearing

Mission Hospital RN appeared as a witness before the HELP Committee

Where the Action Is

Professional Practice Committee meetings are where nurses brainstorm solutions and hold management accountable

Four nurses inside hospital giving thumbs up

CE classes

As an NNU member, you have access to our diverse calendar of online and in-person continuing education classes. Check out our full course calendar. 

Nurse outside hospital holds sign "Honk if you like nurses"

Join the Nurse Advocacy Network

Join our activist network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice.

Join the Retiree Division

Join the Retiree Division and our campaign to: advocate for national legislation for RN staffing ratios and health care and safety reforms; block hospital industry efforts to undermine RN professional practice; organize new members at non-union hospitals; and inspire the next generation of RN activists. 

Scholarships

CNA/NNOC offers scholarship awards to members who are enrolled in formal education programs or attending educational conferences, as well as for students enrolled in an Associate Degree Nursing program (or equivalent). Applications open April 1, 2024.