Brigham Nurses to Protest Contract Talks

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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

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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

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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

CE Course in Ohio on Collective Patient Advocacy

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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

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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