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Nursing the Nation

Our solidarity and courage mean everything on the road ahead. Read the article by Bonnie Castillo, RN, executive director of National Nurses United.

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Avian influenza: what nurses need to know

Learn about what protections nurses and other health care workers need when caring for a patient with suspected or confirmed avian influenza and 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

The nation’s largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, today celebrated nurses being named the most honest and ethical profession for the 23rd consecutive year in annual Gallup polling.
The Registered Nurse Response Network is currently monitoring the severe wildfires that have damaged or destroyed thousands of structures and caused five deaths across the greater Los Angeles area. RNRN will continue assessing the situation and the potential need to activate nurse volunteers in response. 
Registered nurses in San Joaquin County’s health system will hold an unfair labor practice strike on Friday, Jan. 17, to protest management’s persistent undermining and circumvention of the bargaining process since the nurse’s contract expired on April 30, 2024
As registered nurses who fight every shift to keep patients safe, we condemn the tragedy that took place in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year's Day.

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

We can organize and win — anywhere

Hear from nurses in Maine, North Carolina, and North Dakota on how and why they organized their hospitals.

The Power of a Union Contract

Union contracts are legal binding documents that protect patients, nurses, and the community.

National Nurse Magazine

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

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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. 

Apply for the Online University Program in Women's Global Health Leadership

Full-tuition scholarships are available each term for NNU RN members interested in building global solidarity with those who share RN values of caring, compassion, and community. Apply for the spring semester »

Tell OSHA: We need strong, science-based national infectious diseases standards

Take action to advocate for strong, science-based national infectious diseases standards for health care workers and patients. Sign our petition »