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Nurses at Abbott Northwestern-Westhealth Vote for Union Representation with Minnesota Nurses Association

(St. Paul, MN – Feb. 14, 2014) 32 registered nurses at Abbott Northwestern Westhealth Emergency Department and Urgent Care on Thursday overwhelmingly voted for a voice at work through contract representation by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA).
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February 14, 2014

Abbott Nurses "Get the Red Out" to Support Hastings Colleagues

MNA nurses conducted an informational picket on Tues., Feb. 11 to support colleagues from Regina Medical Center to highlight concerns the Hastings community and its nurses are being considered second-rate by corporate management.
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February 12, 2014

RNs Still Make A Difference in Philippines

“I’d go back tomorrow,” states MNA member Megan Cassidy if she were asked to return to typhoon-ravaged Roxas City, Philippines.
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February 7, 2014

Nurse Power at Caucus Night Feb. 4

An Invitation from MNA President Linda Hamilton

2014 is an important election year for nurses and the communities we care for and live in.
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February 3, 2014

Duluth nurses feed the hungry

Nurses from St. Luke’s and St. Mary’s hospitals in Duluth and some nursing students cook dinner for the hungry and homeless.
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January 27, 2014

Nurses React to 2013 Adverse Event Report

Nurses of the Minnesota Nurses Association are pleased to see reductions in adverse events as reported in the 2013 Adverse Event Report by the Minnesota Department of Health but caution patients that the annual report of preventable errors in hospitals doesn’t tell the whole story of patient safety.
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January 24, 2014

Candlelight Vigil Illuminates Hastings Nurses’ Desire for A Christmas Marvel

On Monday, Dec. 23, nearly 100 nurses and community supporters gathered in sub-zero weather determined to send a message of solidarity to Allina corporation.
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December 26, 2013

Owatonna Nurses Ratify Agreement

A management tactic to intimidate the MNA bargaining team at Owatonna Hospital backfired during recent contract negotiations.
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December 20, 2013

Please Sign the Minnesota Student Nurse Association Petition

Petition is here: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/949/229/314/support-nursing-student-in-the-pursuit-of-leadership-and-evolution-of-the-nursing-profession/

According to the landmark report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health Report; nurses, nursing education programs, and nursing associations should prepare the nursing workforce to assume leadership positions across all levels.
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December 17, 2013

Duluth RN reports from the Philippines

By Anna Rathbun, RN

We all made it safe and sound to Roxas city. The airport missing part of its roof.
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December 16, 2013

Preventing violence in health care settings

Violence against nurses

It can range from swearing, spitting, or groping all the way to assault and even murder.
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December 12, 2013

First Light Nurses Are a Beacon of Success

Tough contract negotiations were no match for the 64 gutsy nurses at First Light Health Services in Mora. A 25-bed critical access facility, the hospital is owned and operated by Kanabec County, and nurses routinely care for their neighbors, friends and families.
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December 10, 2013