About National Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing Ratios
NNU’s proposal for minimum, mandated, nurse-to-patient staffing ratios protect our patients’ right to nursing care. The ratios, coupled with nurses’ powerful voice of advocacy secured in collective bargaining, protect our patients from complications that arise from missed care such as medical errors, health care disparities, infections, and so much more.
Nurse volunteers provide medical care in wake of Hurricane Ian
Registered Nurse Response Network (RNRN), in partnership with International Medical Corps, deployed a team of nurse volunteers to Florida earlier this month to help provide medical assistance in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The RNRN team has returned from their two-week deployment.
RN Response Network
Oct 18, 2022
Registered Nurses at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center issue 10-day strike notice
Registered nurses at ABSMC in Oakland and Berkeley issued a 10-day notice to Sutter Health to inform hospital administration that nurses intend to hold a five-day strike in response to persistent patient care issues, including workplace violence and high turnover rates.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Oct 18, 2022
About National Nurses Organizing Committee
We are a national union and professional organization for RNs who are pursuing an ambitious agenda of patient
advocacy that promotes the interests of patients, directcare nurses, and RN professional practice.
National Nurses United sends letter demanding information on hospitals’ preparedness to care for patients with Ebola virus
The letter was sent to facilities across the nation where more than 180,000 NNU nurses work, asking that they provide information about planning, employee training, screening, patient placement, staffing, infection prevention, and more.
National Nurses United
Oct 12, 2022
California Nurses Association calls on Los Angeles City Councilmembers and LA Fed President to resign
CNA/NNU called on Los Angeles City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, Kevin de León and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera to resign their positions.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Oct 10, 2022
Shasta Regional nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and retention
“It took more than a year to reach this deal, but we are so gratified to see how our solidarity paid off in order for us to get a fair contract that will benefit our entire community,” said Michelle Gaffney, a registered nurse in the intensive care unit.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Oct 7, 2022
Monterey County nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention
RNs in Monterey County’s health system in California voted 96 percent in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract yesterday, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Oct 6, 2022
California nurses and caregivers applaud new meal and rest break law signed by Governor Newsom
S.B. 1334 guarantees enforceable breaks for public-sector and University of California workers who provide or support direct patient care in a hospital, clinic, or public health setting.
California Nurses Association/Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union
Sep 30, 2022