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National Nurse Survey Shows Hospitals Still Not Prepared for U.S. Ebola Patients

UPDATED RESULTS - Following reports that a Dallas hospital failed to hospitalize a patient infected with the Ebola virus and failed to properly communicate essential information to caregivers about his health status, National Nurses United is stepping up the call on U.S. hospitals to immediately upgrade emergency preparations for Ebola in the U.S.

RNRN
October 3, 2014

Nurses Call on U.S. Hospitals to Improve Emergency Preparedness for Potential Ebola U.S. Infections

Following reports that a Dallas hospital failed to hospitalize a patient infected with the Ebola virus and failed to properly communicate essential information to caregivers about his health status, National Nurses United is stepping up the call on U.S. hospitals to immediately upgrade emergency preparations for Ebola in the U.S.

National Nurses United
October 2, 2014

CNA, Consumers to Unveil First ‘Yes on 45’ TV Ad to Rein In Insurance Industry Pricing Abuses

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United will join with consumers and small business owners in a press conference Wednesday to unveil the first TV ad calling for passage of California Proposition 45 to crack down on insurance industry price gouging.

California Nurses Association
September 30, 2014

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RNs Welcome Gov. Brown's Approval of CNA-Backed Bill to Step Up Hospital Violence Prevention

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United late Monday enthusiastically praised the decision of California Governor Jerry Brown to sign a CNA-sponsored bill that will dramatically step up efforts to prevent workplace violence in California hospitals.

California Nurses Association
September 29, 2014

California Nurses Endorse Water Bond, Proposition 1

Citing the importance of stabilizing the state’s water supply in an era of drought and climate change as a public health priority, the California Nurses Association today announced its endorsement of Proposition 1, the Water Bond measure, on the November 4 ballot.

California Nurses Association
September 26, 2014

Nurses Hold Die-In to Highlight Urgent Need for More Preparedness to Prevent Spread of Ebola

More than 1,000 U.S. RNs, joined by nurses and other health workers from around the world, held a die-in on the strip in Las Vegas Wednesday emphatically ask – are we doing enough to stop the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and prevent the spread of similar pandemics in communities in the U.S. and other nations?

California Nurses Association
September 24, 2014

Nurses Reject ‘Independent’ Panel on DMC as Cover for Real Intent, DMC Closure

The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United today blasted a report being announced today from the supposed “independent” panel of stakeholders set up by the hospital giants to provide a cover for the closure of embattled Doctor’s Medical Center.

California Nurses Association
September 24, 2014

1,000 Nurses to Highlight Threat to Public Safety from Ebola In Major Las Vegas Action Wednesday

More than 1,000 U.S. RNs, joined by nurses and other health workers from around the world, will hold an action in Las Vegas today, September 24, to voice a growing concern – are we doing enough to stop the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and prevent the spread of similar pandemics in communities in the U.S. and other nations?

California Nurses Association
September 22, 2014

Are Top Doctor’s Medical Center Officials Preparing to Sell Hospital to Casino?

Next protest action to save hospital set for Friday, September 19. RNs Blast Actions by Hospital, Demand County Act Now and Stop Gambling with Patient's Lives

California Nurses Association
September 18, 2014

RNs to Join Actions in New York, Oakland, Los Angeles to Mark Call for Action to Stem Climate Crisis

From California to Maine, nurses around the nation will be on hand in New York Sunday, September 21 to join with environmental, labor, health, and community activists in what is expected to be the largest global mobilization for action to stem the worsening climate crisis.

National Nurses United
September 17, 2014