Mpox Virus Transmission: Review of the Scientific Evidence
Since early 2022, the mpox virus has spread rapidly around the world. As with any infectious disease outbreak, the methods of transmission determine which protective measures are needed. Many pathogens spread via multiple transmission methods at the same time, requiring multiple layers of protective measures to contain spread.
Centinela nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
Nurses say the new contract will help in the hospital’s efforts to recruit and retain RNs in order to promote strong nursing teams and create an optimal healing environment for all patients.
California Nurses Association
Sep 2, 2022
Nurses urge Gov. Newsom to sign bill requiring public sector employers to provide meal and rest breaks to health care workers
S.B. 1334 will ensure that public-sector employees who provide direct patient care or support direct patient care will be covered by Section 512 of the California Labor Code, guaranteeing meal breaks and rest periods for nurses.
California Nurses Association
Sep 2, 2022
VA nurses in Tuscaloosa join Augusta and Atlanta RNs to demand VA leadership address persistent patient-safety care concerns
RNs say chronic short-staffing, a years-long contract dispute, and retention problems hurt veterans.
National Nurses United
Aug 23, 2022
VA nurses in Atlanta join Augusta and Tuscaloosa RNs to demand VA leadership address persistent patient-safety care concerns
RNs say chronic short-staffing, years-long contract dispute, and retention problems hurt veterans.
National Nurses United
Aug 23, 2022
VA nurses in Augusta join Atlanta and Tuscaloosa RNs to demand VA leadership address persistent patient-safety care concerns
RNs say chronic short-staffing, a years-long contract dispute, and retention problems hurt veterans.
National Nurses United
Aug 30, 2022
Brooklyn VA nurses and veterans demand VA leadership address short-staffing crisis following passage of PACT Act
RNs say chronic short-staffing, stalled RN contract, and lack of schedule flexibility exacerbate recruitment and retention problems.
National Nurses United
Aug 29, 2022
Nurses disappointed in DC Circuit Court’s decision to deny petition ordering OSHA to retain emergency standard and issue permanent standard to protect health care workers against Covid-19
The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied the emergency petition filed by NNU and other labor organizations and unions.
National Nurses United
Aug 26, 2022
Mpox resources
In 2022, mpox (previously known as monkeypox) began spreading rapidly in many countries that have not historically had cases. Learn about the symptoms, how it is transmitted, and what protections nurses and other health care workers need to care for a patient with a confirmed case.
Nursing is not a side job. Protect patients. Reject “gig” nursing.
Health care investors and employers want to eliminate nurses’ rights and benefits by pushing nurses toward gig work and misclassifying us as independent contractors.