Press Releases

RNs Applaud Introduction of Federal Legislation to Mandate Number of Patients Assigned to Nurses

National Nurses United today applauds the introduction of the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, a federal bill that would set specific safety limits on the numbers of patients each RN can care for in hospitals throughout the United States.

National Nurses United

May 12, 2021

Chico nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety

Registered nurses at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif., will hold an informational picket on May 14 as management refuses to address issues of safe staffing, infection control protocols for safe patient care during the pandemic, or hospital preparedness for natural disasters.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

May 12, 2021

NNU to Highlight the Hundreds of U.S. Nurses Who Have Lost Their Lives to Covid-19

National Nurses United on Wednesday, May 12, will honor the more than 400 registered nurses who have died from the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Nurses United

May 11, 2021

National Nurses United launches animated series exploring nurses’ work and power throughout the pandemic

As part of Nurses Week, National Nurses United is releasing a series of animated shorts, developed in collaboration with award-winning artist Molly Crabapple and Sharp as Knives.

National Nurses United

May 10, 2021

It’s Official –Maine State Nurses Association/NNU Certified as Union for RNs at Maine Medical Center

It’s now official. Registered nurses at Maine’s largest hospital and employer, Maine Medical Center have their union.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses United

May 10, 2021

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