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Mercy Bakersfield RNs to Picket Tuesday, May 3

Nurses, Community Protest Short Staffing, Unsafe Work Conditions

National Nurses United
April 29, 2016

Bill to Reduce Toxic Fumes in Surgical Settings Advances

California nurses are welcoming an Assembly bill that would require the state to adopt rules to reduce toxic airborne contaminants, also known as “surgical plumes” in surgical settings that pose a danger to patients, nurses, and other health professionals.

National Nurses United
April 27, 2016

Tonight -- Healthcare Debate Comes to 9 CA Cities

1,300 Californians to join screening of new documentary April 27 on the Medicare for All solution for businesses struggling with healthcare costs.

California Nurses Association
April 27, 2016

RNs Ratify Agreements with CA, NV Prime Hospitals ‘New Tools to Continue to Serve Our Community’

Registered nurses have approved new collective bargaining agreements covering 1,500 RNs who work at hospitals in California and Nevada operated by Prime Healthcare covering 1,500 RNs in Inglewood and San Diego, CA and Reno, NV.

California Nurses Association
April 22, 2016

EUREKA: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger

(EUREKA) Registered nurses will speak out at a public meeting held at the Warfinger Building Monday morning, on the potential merger of St. Joseph Health System and Providence Health & Services.

National Nurses United
April 22, 2016

ROHNERT PARK: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger

(ROHNERT PARK) Registered nurses will speak out at a public meeting held at the Sonoma State University Ballrooms Friday morning, on the potential merger of St. Joseph Health System and Providence Health & Services.

National Nurses United
April 22, 2016

NAPA: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger

Registered nurses will speak out at a public meeting held at the Napa City Hall Thursday morning, on the potential merger of St. Joseph Health System and Providence Health & Services.

National Nurses United
April 20, 2016

APPLE VALLEY: RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger

Local Rns To Testify at Public Hearing, Share Concerns About Merger Impact on Patients, RNs

California Nurses Association
April 18, 2016

RNs Welcome Advance of Bill to Step Up Public Safety For Patients in Hospital ‘Observation'

California nurses are heralding the advance of a State Senate bill that would significantly expand public oversight and protections for one of the least reported problems in U.S. hospitals – the placement of patients in “observation” status, where they can be held for hours or days with less public oversight and fewer protections.

California Nurses Association
April 15, 2016

ORANGE: CNA RNs Call on AG to Deny St. Joseph/Providence Merger

Local Rns To Testify at Public Hearing, Share Concerns About Merger Impact on Patients, RNs

California Nurses Association
April 14, 2016