International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United
Nurses Welcome Move by City on Affinity – But Voice Strong Concerns on Upcoming Closure
Affinity Medical Center registered nurses today welcomed the announcement that the city of Massillon will acquire the property and medical equipment of Affinity but expressed alarm that Quorum Health will be allowed to close the hospital as soon as February 11.
National Nurses Organizing Committee - Ohio
Feb 2, 2018
San Bernardino Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Agreement to Strengthen Safe Patient Care
San Bernardino County nurses have reached a tentative new contract agreement, which RNs say will stem the loss of experienced nurses to other hospitals in the region, and improve patient care conditions—to the benefit of the community for years to come, the California Nurses Association (CNA) announced today.
The contract, to be voted on in membership meetings on Tuesday, February 6 and Wednesday, February 7, would cover 1300 County nurses and run for 3.5 years.
California Nurses Association
Feb 2, 2018
Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Given the record of the CEO-in-chief who now occupies the White House, it’s doubtful we can expect improved healthcare, or lower costs, under his leadership, which should give us pause before putting CEOs in charge of our health.
Michael Lighty, Director of Public Policy, National Nurses United
Nurses Back from Puerto Rico Say FEMA Aid Must Continue For Foreseeable Future
Nurse volunteers who just returned from National Nurses United (NNU)’s second disaster relief mission to Puerto Rico said today that conditions on the ground remain dire, and that it is imperative that the Trump Administration and Congress not just continue to provide critical aid, but sharply step up the effort.
RNRN - Registered Nurse Response Network
Jan 31, 2018
Community Forum February 3 to Save Berkeley’s Only Acute Care Hospital: Alta Bates Medical Center
On Saturday, Feb. 3, nurses and local leaders, including Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, and other community members will hold a community forum in Berkeley on the campaign to keep Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley’s sole acute care hospital and birthing center, open.
California Nurses Association
Jan 31, 2018
Judge In Massillon, Ohio Issues 120 Day Restraining Order Against Quorum Health
RN Rose Anne Wilson joins Nurse Talk Radio to talk about the protracted battle to keep Affinity Medical Center in Massillon, Ohio open.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
Nurses: Villaraigosa’s Distortions, Fear Mongering on SB 562 Stain His Candidacy, Mock Health Crisis Felt by Millions
The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU) today again condemned public statements by gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa for politically motivated distortions and fear mongering about critical legislation, SB 562, that would deliver full health coverage for all Californians.
California Nurses Association
Jan 26, 2018
Nurses at St. Mary’s Medical Center Demand Better Staffing Levels to Improve Patient Care
Registered nurses will hold an informational picket and rally at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Monday, Jan. 29, to protest the hospital’s refusal to address eroding patient care conditions in units throughout the hospital.
Jan 26, 2018
International Nurse News Round-Up
See a collection of links to news stories about nurses in other nations, and how they are advocating for their patients.
Global Nurses United