Large group of nurses outside Capitol building in Washington, D.C., holding signs "Fun Care, Not Billionaires" and "Some Cuts Don't Heal"

Nurses for Democracy: Resources

The Trump administration is rapidly making sweeping changes that affect nurses and our patients in and out of the hospital. See our list of resources regarding these changes here »

Large group of nurses outside holding Medicare for All signs

Nurses’ Campaign to Win Medicare for All: National health care survey final results

People across the United States cannot afford the care they need and view Medicare for All as the solution to the health care crisis. Read our new report to learn more »

NNU building nurse power, 2021-2024

National Nurses United is building nurse power from coast to coast. Check out our most recent accomplishments »

Press releases

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NNU statement on NIOSH layoffs

NNU provided the following statement in response to planned mass layoffs at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), one of the most important parts of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "Registered nurses continue to be outraged by the current administration's intentional destruction of critical public health care staffing, resources, and infrastructure...
MountainView nurses holding signs like "Save Lives: Safe Staffing Now", "Hey HCA put patients over profits"

Las Vegas nurses to hold press conference at fundraiser for workplace violence prevention measures

RNs at MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., will hold a press conference on Thursday, April 3, to highlight concerns about the safety of staff and patients. The press conference will take place at a bake sale fundraiser organized by union nurses for metal detectors and other prevention measures.
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Hialeah nurses to hold rally for patient safety

RNs at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Fla., will hold a rally on Friday, April 4, to highlight mistreatment of nurses and management’s refusal to listen to their patient safety concerns.
UMC nurses demonstrate for workplace violence protections

Nurses applaud reintroduction of federal legislation to prevent workplace violence in health care, social service settings

National Nurses United, the nation’s largest union of registered nurses, announced its support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, reintroduced today by Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Senator Tammy Baldwin (S-WI). The bipartisan bill would mandate health care and social service employers develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan.
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Videos

Medicaid cuts will hurt us all

Nurses are the most trusted profession in America. So trust us when we say: cutting Medicaid will hurt us all.

We can win anywhere; Nola nurses know

Here from nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on why and how they voted to join NNOC/NNU. 

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National Nurse Magazine

Two nurses outside hospital smiling and holding signs, "Stand up for something or fall for anything" and "We won't give up"

Let the strike times roll! New Orleans nurses stage historic walkout for a fair first contract

New Orleans nurses stage historic strike

University Medical Center nurses fight for first contract

Nurses release “Code Blue” report

MNA calls attention to consequences of health care execs’ financial ties to local hospitals

HCA nurses win new contracts

RNs across six states ratify new agreements

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Sign up for a CE class

As an NNU member, you have access to our diverse calendar of online and in-person continuing education classes. Check out our full course calendar »

Join the Nurse Advocacy Network

Join our growing community of activists! The Nurse Advocacy Network is a network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice. 

Patients: Know your immigration rights

The Trump Administration has changed the rules, no longer designating hospitals, as well as schools and churches, as "sensitive areas," free from immigration enforcement. Nurses make a vow to care for all people, and we know hospitals should remain places of healing, where all people can receive care, without fear. We want to ensure you know your rights.

Los Angeles County wildfire relief resources and updates

The health and safety of our communities is our top priority. That’s why we wanted to share updates on the latest RNRN deployment to Los Angeles county as well as new resources available to those affected by the ongoing wildfires in southern California from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.