Press releases

RNs encouraged by California’s decision to continue mandatory masking

California Nurses Association is encouraged that California health officials have announced their intention to continue observing current Covid-19 guidance, including mandatory masking, until June 15.

California Nurses Association

May 17, 2021

Nation’s largest RN union condemns CDC rollback on Covid protection guidance

National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, today condemned new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance stating that fully vaccinated people no longer needed to wear masks, avoid crowds or large gatherings, and no longer needed to isolate after exposure or get tested unless they develop symptoms.

National Nurses United

May 14, 2021

RNs Applaud Introduction of Federal Legislation to Mandate Number of Patients Assigned to Nurses

National Nurses United today applauds the introduction of the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, a federal bill that would set specific safety limits on the numbers of patients each RN can care for in hospitals throughout the United States.

National Nurses United

May 12, 2021

Chico nurses to hold informational picket for patient safety

Registered nurses at Enloe Medical Center in Chico, Calif., will hold an informational picket on May 14 as management refuses to address issues of safe staffing, infection control protocols for safe patient care during the pandemic, or hospital preparedness for natural disasters.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United

May 12, 2021

NNU to Highlight the Hundreds of U.S. Nurses Who Have Lost Their Lives to Covid-19

National Nurses United on Wednesday, May 12, will honor the more than 400 registered nurses who have died from the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Nurses United

May 11, 2021

National Nurses United launches animated series exploring nurses’ work and power throughout the pandemic

As part of Nurses Week, National Nurses United is releasing a series of animated shorts, developed in collaboration with award-winning artist Molly Crabapple and Sharp as Knives.

National Nurses United

May 10, 2021

It’s Official – Maine State Nurses Association/NNU Certified as Union for RNs at Maine Medical Center

It’s now official. Registered nurses at Maine’s largest hospital and employer, Maine Medical Center have their union.

Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses United

May 10, 2021

• MSNA

California RNs mark Nurses Week by urging state legislators to pass bills to protect nurses and public health

To mark Nurses Week, registered nurses from across California will pay online visits to state legislators on Tuesday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 12, to advocate in support of bills that advance the work of nurses and protect public health.

California Nurses Association

May 7, 2021

Nurses Week: RNRN calls on more nurse volunteers to administer Covid-19 vaccine doses through the end of May

Nurses Week is underway and the Registered Nurse Response Network is calling on registered nurse volunteers to assist with Covid-19 vaccinations at the Kedren Community Health Center in partnership with International Medical Corps.

RN Response Network

May 7, 2021

• RNRN

Nurses Applaud Biden Support for Vaccine Waiver To Assist International Covid Pandemic Fight

National Nurses United today applauded the decision of the Biden administration’s to support waiving international property protections to accelerate delivery of vaccines globally to aid the effort to save lives amid the still escalating Covid-19 pandemic.

National Nurses United

May 5, 2021