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
Nurse Talk Recaps NNU Ebola Rally & National Day Of Action
Features highlights from Executive Director of NNU, Rose Ann DeMoro’s Rally Speech
National Nurses United
NNU Nurses Score Big Win: CA's New Safety Guidelines Set Precedent for Nation's Healthcare Workers
Nurses are celebrating California’s recent announcement of precedent-setting Ebola patient care guidelines that call for strong healthcare worker protections and provide a model for federal and state action for all U.S. hospitals. The new guidelines came in the wake of the Nov. 12 worldwide Day of Action for Ebola Safety by 100,000 registered nurses.
National Nurses United
10 a.m. Press Conference in front of Department of Labor
National Nurses United today called on the the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.
Nov 18, 2014
Illinois Nurses Demand Tougher Ebola Safety Precautions
Illinois was one of 16 states where nurses picketed Wednesday. Hospital officials responded in a statement saying more than 500 employees of the Cook County health system have been trained and that drills are ongoing.
Nesita Kwan, NBC Chicago
U of C: No deal with nurses by Friday; union eyes strike vote
University of Chicago Medicine on Wednesday evening said it will not reach a new labor agreement with its nurses by Friday, when its current contract expires.
Alejandra Cancino, Chicago Tribune
Chicago area nurses demand more protection against Ebola
Chicago area registered nurses said Tuesday that they welcomed the CDC’s announcement urging U.S. hospitals to put in place stricter guidelines for nurses and other health workers dealing with Ebola patients.
But substantial concerns remain, members of the National Nurses United said. The union represents 185,000 nurses nationwide, including 6,000 in the Chicago area.
Monifa Thomas, Chicago Sun Times
Nurses Call on Federal OSHA, Other States to Follow California Mandate of Highest Ebola Safeguards
National Nurses United today called on the the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.
National Nurses United
Nov 17, 2014
Nurses Call on Federal and State Govs to Follow California Mandate of Highest Ebola Safeguards
National Nurses United today called on the U.S. Government and other states to follow the landmark mandatory safeguards established by California to protect nurses, other health workers, and the public from the threat of the deadly Ebola virus.
Nov 17, 2014
Ebola Preparedness – What National Nurses United Won in California
The state of California, at the insistence of registered nurses, has set an Ebola safety standard for the nation. CNA/NNU has defeated efforts by the hospital industry to limit the protection of nurses to the voluntary, unenforceable guidelines put forth by the Centers for Disease Control. Instead, we have collectively ensured an optimal standard for personal protective equipment and respiratory protection that will enable nurses to safely treat Ebola patients.
National Nurses United