Hands holding signs "ICE not welcome here" and "Abolish ICE"

RN immigrant rights resources

Armed, masked ICE agents are standing in the way of nurses effectively caring for patients - the resources on this page will aid nurses in advocating for all patients regardless of immigration status.

Large group of nurses outside Capitol building in Washington, D.C., holding signs "Fun Care, Not Billionaires" and "Some Cuts Don't Heal"

Nurses for Democracy resources

The Trump administration is rapidly making sweeping changes that affect nurses and our patients in and out of the hospital. See our list of resources regarding these changes.

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RN Red Alert Save Our Hospitals Tour

Join our national Red Alert: Save Our Hospital Tour to build community power and to save vulnerable U.S. hospitals from cuts to care or closure.

Press releases

Registered nurses at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine yesterday delivered a 10-day notice to their employer announcing a one-day strike on Monday, March 23. The RNs are protesting management’s refusal to address their concerns about safe staffing and nurse retention.
National Nurses United announced its endorsement of Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. As a firefighter and dedicated leader of his union, Brooks knows how to take on the billionaires and corporations that have a hold on politicians in D.C. Nurses look forward to working with Brooks to pass Medicare for All, a progressive taxing system, and strong protections for workers to organize and collectively bargain.

National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Patty Garcia for Illinois’ 4th

Nurses and constituents will hold a press conference at the district office of Senator Susan Collins to demand she stop taking future donations from Palantir Technologies, the tech company powering ICE surveillance. Senator Collins has received more than $105,000 in political donations from Palantir executives, making her one of the top three recipients in Congress.

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

"No Kings!" Nurses march and speak out in San Francisco

On Oct. 18, approximately 100,000 people joined the No Kings Day of Defiance march and rally in downtown San Francisco, jointly organized by Indivisible San Francisco, 50501SF, and National Nurses United.

The VA is a promise — and it’s being broken

Hear from veterans and VA nurses on the need to protect the VA, federal workers, and veteran care.

National Nurse Magazine

Fund health care, not billionaires: RNs demand reversal of Medicaid and ACA subsidy cuts, and long-term solution of Medicare for All

Making sense of MAHA’s agenda

Exposing RFK, Jr. and MAHA's true agenda

New York City nurses are ready

NYSNA private-sector nurses prepare to battle NYC's wealthiest hospitals

Four nurses inside hospital giving thumbs up

Sign up for a CE class

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 »

Nurses in front of Red Alert tour bus

Red Alert: Save Our Hospitals Tour

Join our national Red Alert hospital tour to build community power and to save vulnerable U.S. hospitals from cuts to care or closure.

Join the Nurse Advocacy Network

Join our growing community of activists! The Nurse Advocacy Network is a network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice. 

RN immigrants rights resources

The Trump Administration has changed the rules, no longer designating hospitals free from immigration enforcement. Nurses make a vow to care for all people, and we know hospitals should remain places of healing, where all people can receive care, without fear. See our resources page for guidance on advocating for all patients regardless of immigration status.