Nurses Say Investigation of Providence, St. Joseph Merger Inadequate
The nation's largest nurses organization has criticized the decision of Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum to approve the proposed merger of two large Catholic hospital systems, which nurses say does not offer safeguards for Oregon patients.
National Nurses United
Apr 29, 2016
On International Workers Memorial Day, We Honor Our Nursing Colleague Cynthia Barraca Palomata
On this day, we remember Cynthia Barraca Palomata, RN, and vow to do all we can to ensure no nurse ever again loses her health, or her own life, in the process of working to heal others.
National Nurses United
Fighting Workplace Violence In Healthcare
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfatal injuries due to workplace violence experienced by healthcare workers increased by 12 percent in recent years.
Pattie Lockard, Nurse Talk Radio
Nurses Roll On With Indiana Campaign Visits Friday -- To Join Carrier Protest, Plus Campus Visit
National Nurses United members who have traveled from coast to coast to campaign for Sen. Bernie Sanders, often on a bright red #BernieBus, will make stops in Indiana Friday ahead of the critical Indiana primary Tuesday.
National Nurses United
Apr 28, 2016
House Democrats Push Back On Obama Plan To Cut Drug Prices
A group of House Democrats is organizing an effort that could slow down an Obama administration plan to reduce drug prices, according to a letter obtained by The Huffington Post.
Ryan Grim, The Huffington Post
North County Cares Coalition Asks Berkshire Medical Center for Detox Center
With the region still in the throes of an epidemic of opioid addiction, a Northern Berkshire advocacy group is asking Berkshire Medical Center to open an inpatient detox center in its North Adams campus.
Adam Shanks, The Berkshire Eagle
Brigham Nurses to Protest Contract Talks
The union that represents more than 3,300 nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is planning a picket next month amid contentious contract negotiations.
Priyanka Dayal McCluskey, Boston Globe
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
Apr 27, 2016
Drug Prices Keep Rising Despite Intense Criticism
From the campaign trail to the halls of Congress, drug makers have spent much of the last year enduring withering criticism over the rising cost of drugs.
Katie Thomas, The New York Times
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
Apr 27, 2016