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

Nurses at University Medical Center New Orleans are unsurprised to see that their employer, LCMC Health, has been named a 2025 Dirty Dozen employer by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, a national organization dedicated to strengthening workplace health and safety.
Registered nurses at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita, Calif., will hold a community rally on Saturday, April 26, to protest the administration’s refusal to address RNs’ ongoing concerns about safe staffing and safe working conditions.
Tonight, nurses from Houlton Regional Hospital’s (HRH) Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit were again joined by scores of community members for a candlelight vigil in a protest against the proposed closure of their hospital’s LDRP department.
Registered nurses at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, Calif., voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new four-year contract on Tuesday, April 22, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention.

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

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. 

National Nurse Magazine

Saving Lives: NNU Nurses challenge dealy Medicaid cuts, public health attacks

Nurses fight to save Medicaid

RNs march in Washington, D.C., protest at members of Congress’ offices

Long Island nurses are united for quality care, fair contracts

NYSNA South Shore RNs secure new deal, stand in solidarity with two other Northwell facilities

Four nurses inside hospital giving thumbs up

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.