by Jackie Russell, RN, JD
Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
The Commission on Nursing Practice and Education (“NP&E”) met on September 19 at the MNA office in Saint Paul.
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By Carrie Mortrud, RN
MNA Nurse Staffing Specialist
In August, nurses were informed that at least one major healthcare system employer was about to release results from a project they completed on “National Benchmarking.” This project has resulted in drastic proposed cuts to RNs, NAs, and other staff on most of the inpatient care units.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
(Duluth, MN) – September 25, 2019 – St.
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By Kristina Maki, MS RN CNE
MNA Nurse Educator
Retention studies show that CPR skills deteriorate quickly after training.
… Read more about: You Asked for It… And Now You’ve Got It! »
By Laura Sayles
MNA Government Affairs Specialist
Last Tuesday, MNA nurses staged informational pickets at Essentia St.
… Read more about: The Power of Collective Action: Duluth Informational Pickets »
By Geri Katz
Manager of Practice, Education and Special Projects
and Megan Gavin
MNA Labor Representative
MNA member Hans-Peter de Ruiter, PhD, RN, has retired from the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation Board of Directors after nine years of service, including five years as chair.
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By Cameron Fure
MNA Political Organizer
On Monday, July 15, workers at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee held a picket to bring light to unfair working conditions at their sprawling worksite in the southeast metro.
… Read more about: It’s a Prime Day to Stand up for Workers »
After multiple contract negotiating sessions, MNA nurses in the Twin Ports are turning to the public in their campaign for a fair contract.
… Read more about: Spectacular show of solidarity »
‘Why not me?’
By Racial Diversity Committee member Dr. Ngozi F. Mbibi, DNP, RNC-OB, FWACN, FAAN
Welcome to the MNA Racial Diversity Committee’s first blog post.
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By Jackie Russell, RN JD
MNA Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
My middle-aged male patient worked a labor job.
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By Jackie Russell, RN JD
Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
The Commission on Nursing Practice and Education (“NP&E”) met on May 16, 2019 at the MNA office in Saint Paul.
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Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
Barbara Brady
(o) 651-414-2849
(c) 651-202-0845
barbara.brady@mnnurses.org
(St.
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