Patient Support During Kaiser Negotiations Inspires Nurses

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Nurse Talk Radio visits with RN and Co-President of NNU, Deborah Burger about the current Kaiser negotiations. 18,000 Kaiser RN's are successfully reaching out to patients to let them know the nurses are fighting for them and it's making a difference.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio

International Nurse News Round-Up

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See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United

Family Members, Community to Speak Out Against Sutter Health's Eviction of Vulnerable Patients

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San Franciscans for Healthcare, Housing, Jobs & Justice will hold a press conference on Tuesday August 15 in front of San Francisco City Hall to protest Sutter Health's proposed closure of sub-acute care and skilled nursing units at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) - St. Luke's Campus and the ongoing eviction of those patients.
California Nurses Association
Aug 14, 2017

RNs, Caregivers Urge New Direction at Palomar Health

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After a poll of 1,300 hospital employees, who by 97 percent expressed no confidence” in Chief Executive Officer Bob Hemker, Registered Nurses and caregivers at Palomar Health are calling on the Palomar Health Board of Directors for an immediate change in direction at the San Diego County health district.
California Nurses Association
Aug 10, 2017

We Still Have A Lot of Work To Do On Healthcare

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With liberals across the land breathing a huge sigh of relief after the abrupt collapse of the Senate scheme to repeal and somewhat replace the Affordable Care Act, all is good again with healthcare in America. Right?
Jean Ross writing for Common Dreams

In Nearly Unanimous Vote Emanuel Medical Center RNs Choose CNA

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Registered Nurses at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, CA voted nearly unanimously Wednesday night to join California’s largest RN union and professional association, the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United.
California Nurses Association
Aug 10, 2017

Millinocket Regional Hospital Nurses Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize One-Day Strike

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Registered nurses at Millinocket Regional Hospital (MRH) have voted by an overwhelming majority to authorize their nurse bargaining team to call a one-day strike, should hospital management continue refusing to address nurses’ ongoing patient safety concerns—including a variety of safe staffing issues—and attempting to silence nurses.
Maine State Nurses' Association
Aug 9, 2017

International Nurse News Round-Up

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See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United