Risky Business
Hospitals are embracing artificial intelligence to replace us, but nurses know data points are not true nursing care. How we’re fighting back for our patients and our profession.
A.I.’s impact on nursing and health care
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in all workplaces, and hospitals are no exception. Without our collective action, A.I.’s expansion will accelerate the hospital industry’s race to the bottom and drastically limit nurses’ ability to provide quality care.
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
Tucson nurses rally for safe patient care at Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, protest staffing crisis
Organize with National Nurses United to improve workplace standards through collective bargaining, reform national health care legislation, and make a difference for you and your patients.
Videos
Join our fight for safe staffing
Safe staffing ratios protect our patients from complications that arise from missed care such as medical errors, health care disparities, infections, and so much more.
We can organize and win — anywhere
Hear from nurses in Maine, North Carolina, and North Dakota on how and why they organized their hospitals.
National Nurse Magazine
Software don’t care: RNs challenge A.I. and other technology, know nursing judgment is best
Wichita nurses win first union contract
Ascension RNs held two strikes before claiming victory
Union nurse testifies at U.S. Senate field hearing
Mission Hospital RN appeared as a witness before the HELP Committee
Where the Action Is
Professional Practice Committee meetings are where nurses brainstorm solutions and hold management accountable
CE classes
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 activist network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice.
Join the Retiree Division
Join the Retiree Division and our campaign to: advocate for national legislation for RN staffing ratios and health care and safety reforms; block hospital industry efforts to undermine RN professional practice; organize new members at non-union hospitals; and inspire the next generation of RN activists.
Scholarships
CNA/NNOC offers scholarship awards to members who are enrolled in formal education programs or attending educational conferences, as well as for students enrolled in an Associate Degree Nursing program (or equivalent). Applications open April 1, 2024.