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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A management tactic to intimidate the MNA bargaining team at Owatonna Hospital backfired during recent contract negotiations.
… Read more about: Owatonna Nurses Ratify Agreement »
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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By Anna Rathbun, RN
We all made it safe and sound to Roxas city. The airport missing part of its roof.
… Read more about: Duluth RN reports from the Philippines »
Violence against nurses
It can range from swearing, spitting, or groping all the way to assault and even murder.
… Read more about: Preventing violence in health care settings »
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.
… Read more about: First Light Nurses Are a Beacon of Success »
Minnesota Nurse Heads to the Philippines to Aid Disaster Victims
As usual, Duluth registered nurse Anna Rathbun is spending her holidays caring for others, but this year she will be half a world away from her hometown, as she tends to victims of a hurricane-ravaged country.
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Nurses were prepared to walk out on job
Nurses working at Essentia Health – Virginia Medical Center agreed to a new three year contract on Tuesday after difficult negotiations resulted in nurses working for more than three months without a contract.
… Read more about: Nurses Agree on New Contract with Virginia Hospital »
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Budget surplus shows Minnesota in the right hands
Minnesota nurses say a strong state can take better care of its citizens
Rick Fuentes
(office) 651-414-2863
(cell) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org
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(St Paul) – The latest revenue forecast shows Governor Mark Dayton and the legislature have built a strong foundation for Minnesota moving forward.
After another session in an eight-month long contract negotiation process ended without an agreement, nurses bargaining with the Allina system are calling for the health care corporation to put the community first.
… Read more about: Hastings Nurses Tell Allina: “Care for Our Community” »
On Wed., Nov. 13, Minnesota legislators convened a joint committee on Health and Human Services to review process of the Minnesota Board of Nursing regarding licensure and discipline of nursing professionals.
… Read more about: MNA Statement on State Licensure Process Review »
An energized group of nurses confronted their boss on Tuesday at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, spurred by their determination to achieve a fair union contract.
… Read more about: Aitkin Nurses Demand a Fair Contract »