By Chidinma Nwanekpe, RN, BSN, MPH
GAC Commissioner, Mental Health Nurse at St. Joseph’s
Working on my unit has exposed me to a lot of issues our mental health patients go through, but the most prominent one is homelessness.
… Read more about: Mental Illness and Homelessness: A Cry for Help »
By Carrie Mortrud, RN
MNA Project Specialist
Ok, by now, you’ve probably heard the ignorant and irresponsible comments of Washington state Senator Maureen Walsh who attacked all nurses by opposing a bill aimed at guaranteeing breaks and stopping mandatory overtime.
… Read more about: Nurses Can Still Learn Something from Know-Nothing Politician »
By Rick Fuentes
MNA Communications Specialist
Metro MNA members are taking their stories to the public.
… Read more about: Heard the New Radio Ad? »
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… Read more about: Press Release: MNA leader joins the fight to lower drug prices »
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… Read more about: Press Release: Twin Cities Nurses Enter Negotiations Optimistic and Steadfast »
By Diane McLaughlin, RN
Commission of Active Retired Nurses & Government Affairs Commissioner
It is so inspiring to see about 100 MNA nurses from all over Minnesota come together and speak up for patients with our legislators at the Capitol during the annual Day on the Hill this year.
… Read more about: One Word for MNA’s Nurses Day on the Hill: Phenomenal »
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By Tara Fugate
MNA Strategic Researcher
According to a new report, hospital prices went up even though usage of healthcare actually went down.
… Read more about: Hospital Prices Rise But Hospital Admits Drop »
By Candy Matzke, RN
MNA Member, GAC Commissioner
January 19, 2019. It feels like last weekend and yet so far away!
… Read more about: Women’s March in DC with NNU »
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(Bismarck, N.D.) – March 6, 2019 – An overwhelming majority of registered nurses at CHI St.
… Read more about: Press Release: St. Alexius nurses in North Dakota vote to affiliate with Minnesota Nurses Association »
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… Read more about: Press Release: Study Shows Minnesota Hospital Prices Rising Faster than Economy »
By Tara Fugate
MNA Strategic Researcher
Minnesota hospital charges are rising and have been for decades, but the difference between what hospitals charge patients and the amount hospitals need to deliver care is not often discussed.
… Read more about: Report Shows Hospital Pricing Rising Faster than Economy »