Nurses at Citrus Valley Med Center Win Economic Gains, New Protections for RNs, Patients
Registered Nurses at Citrus Valley Medical Center in the San Gabriel Valley have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that includes stronger protections for nurses and patients, and economic improvements.
California Nurses Association
Sep 28, 2017
Sen. Sanders, Lt. Gov. Newsom Stress Need for Single Payer Bills
In a convention highlighted by Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom promoting single payer legislation federally and in California, some 500 California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee delegates unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to work to implement an improved and expanded Medicare for all Saturday.
National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United
Sep 26, 2017
International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United
Nancy Altman President of Social Security Works, "Graham Cassidy would destroy Medicaid"
Nurse Talk Radio visits with Nancy Altman, President of Social Security Works about yet another disastrous healthcare replacement bill. The Graham Cassidy bill is worse than its predecessors and must be stopped.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
National Nurse Magazine
The Voice of National Nurses United
National Nurse magazine not only covers the activities of National Nurses United but also strives to produce hard-hitting news features and thoughtful analyses about nursing and the real ills plaguing the U.S. health care system. You’ll find true stories from the front lines of care given by the nation’s 2.5 million registered nurses, as well as articles about nursing practice, public health, health care policy, and the health care industry.
Nursing Practice
Purpose and Objectives - To advocate for direct-care nurses and patients on all public policy matters related to safe care and nursing practice, including safe nurse-to-patient ratios and patient advocacy rights and duties.
Until Elected Officials Champion Medicare for All, They Can Expect Nurses at Their Offices
Healthy leadership is required to pass healthy legislation, and that makes for a healthy society. If our leaders don't have the political will to fight for healthy legislation—Senator Bernie Sanders' Medicare for All Act, S.1804 being a prime example—then we are, as a country, fundamentally unwell.
Bonnie Castillo, NNU Director of Health & Safety