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

Registered Nurse Response Network Sends Nurse Volunteers on Second Deployment to Standing Rock

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National Nurses United (NNU)’s Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), a national network of volunteer nurses, will deploy a second team of RN volunteers to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation—to help with existing medical and first aid support for land and water protectors—NNU announced today.
RN Response Network
Nov 7, 2016

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Returns to California to Campaign for Prop 61

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Yes on Prop 61/Californians for Lower Drug Prices announced today that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, in partnership with the California Nurses Association, will speak at two public rallies in California on Monday, November 7. Sanders will appear in downtown Los Angeles in Pershing Square at 10:30AM and at a second rally in Sacramento at the California State Capitol that afternoon at 1:00PM. 

California Nurses Association
Nov 7, 2016

Here’s how to send a message to Big Pharma

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During this election season, Californians have been relentlessly carpet-bombed by TV ads paid for by three dozen super-rich drug companies to defeat Proposition 61.
Senator Bernie Sanders writing in The Sacramento Bee

California’s Prop. 61 Offers Opportunity to Take on Big Pharma

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While the world is watching the Presidential race Tuesday night, another election battle in California provides a window in the ability of voters to challenge corporate power – in this case one of the most abusive industries in the world, big pharma.
RoseAnn DeMoro writing for Common Dreams

Antelope Valley Hospital Nurses Rally to Illuminate Need for Safe Staffing

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Nurses, families, and community members will gather on Wednesday, Nov. 2, for an evening rally to “shine a light on the need for safe staffing” at Antelope Valley Hospital (AVH)—releasing 94 illuminated balloons representing the 94 registered nurse positions at the hospital.
California Nurses Association
Nov 1, 2016