Brigham Nurses to Protest Contract Talks
The union that represents more than 3,300 nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is planning a picket next month amid contentious contract negotiations.
Priyanka Dayal McCluskey, Boston Globe
Bill to Reduce Toxic Fumes in Surgical Settings Advances
California nurses are welcoming an Assembly bill that would require the state to adopt rules to reduce toxic airborne contaminants, also known as “surgical plumes†in surgical settings that pose a danger to patients, nurses, and other health professionals.
National Nurses United
Apr 27, 2016
Drug Prices Keep Rising Despite Intense Criticism
From the campaign trail to the halls of Congress, drug makers have spent much of the last year enduring withering criticism over the rising cost of drugs.
Katie Thomas, The New York Times
Tonight -- Healthcare Debate Comes to 9 CA Cities
1,300 Californians to join screening of new documentary April 27 on the Medicare for All solution for businesses struggling with healthcare costs.
California Nurses Association
Apr 27, 2016
OSHA Releases Interim Guidance on Preventing Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus
OSHA has released interim guidance on preventing occupational exposure to Zika virus for outdoor and mosquito control workers as well as for healthcare and laboratory workers.
National Nurses United
CE Course in Ohio on Collective Patient Advocacy
This course examines the impact of external forces on RN professional practice and patient advocacy role; it also addresses mechanisms through which RNs can build stronger organizations to secure RN control over safe staffing ratios and professional practice in Ohio acute-care settings; and identifies comprehensive strategies to build an RN social advocacy movement to achieve strong hospital patient and RN whistle-blower protection mandates.
National Nurses United
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
RNs Ratify Agreements with CA, NV Prime Hospitals ‘New Tools to Continue to Serve Our Community’
Registered nurses have approved new collective bargaining agreements covering 1,500 RNs who work at hospitals in California and Nevada operated by Prime Healthcare covering 1,500 RNs in Inglewood and San Diego, CA and Reno, NV.
California Nurses Association
Apr 22, 2016
EUREKA: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger
(EUREKA) Registered nurses will speak out at a public meeting held at the Warfinger Building Monday morning, on the potential merger of St. Joseph Health System and Providence Health & Services.
National Nurses United
Apr 22, 2016
ROHNERT PARK: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger
(ROHNERT PARK) Registered nurses will speak out at a public meeting held at the Sonoma State University Ballrooms Friday morning, on the potential merger of St. Joseph Health System and Providence Health & Services.
National Nurses United
Apr 22, 2016