Georgia

Press

Charlie Norwood VA Augusta Medical Center nurses to join 139 nationwide ‘May Day’ actions demanding COVID-19 protections for nurses, health care workers

Charlie Norwood VA Augusta nurses will be marking Friday, May 1—International Workers Day, also known as “May Day”—with a lunch time act ion calling for optimal COVID-19 protections.

National Nurses United

April 30, 2020

• COVID-19

• Veterans Affairs

• Georgia

News

Feds, State Settle Part of Big Hospital Kickback Scheme

Part of a big Georgia hospital kickback case will be settled for nearly $1 million, while a related criminal investigation into a major national hospital company continues.

Atlanta Business Chronicle

June 8, 2015

• Eye on CHS

• Georgia

Publications

NATIONAL NURSE MAGAZINE

National Nurse magazine not only covers the activities of National Nurses United but also strives to produce hard-hitting news features and thoughtful analyses about nursing and the real ills plaguing the U.S. healthcare system. You'll find true stories from the front lines of care given by the nation's 2.5 million registered nurses, as well as articles about nursing practice, public health, healthcare policy, and the healthcare industry. Through our reporting, we hope to inspire a movement toward a humane and just healthcare system for all. The magazine is published 10 times per year by NNU, with combined issues in summer and winter. (Online Publication ISSN# 2153-0394) Download »

Issues

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR SAFE RN-TO-PATIENT STAFFING RATIOS

RNs across the United States are actively working with CNA/NNU to win their own mandated direct-care RN-to-patient staffing ratios. RNs in other countries have also been fighting to win RN-to-patient staffing ratios to improve conditions for their patients. Safe RN-to-patient staffing ratios have been proven to save lives, yet under-staffing is a major issue that RNs struggle with every day. We are ready to change that. Join us! More »