Barb Warren-Bloms, the first Minnesota Nurse formally deployed to Haiti, recently sent us a Facebook message with an update of her first days on the Navy ship USNS Comfort (above):
“Thanks.
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In case you missed it, here’s a quick recap via photos of MNA’s recent Open House!
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The campaign to Save GAMC continues. Visit www.SaveGAMC.org for more information.
General Assistance Medical Care Vote This Thursday
We Can’t Afford To Wait – Call Your State Representative Today
The 85,000 Minnesotans (including 8,000 military Veterans) who rely on GAMC need your voice now more than ever!
… Read more about: Special Update: Help Save GAMC! »
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MNA Member RN Barb Warren-Bloms spent her Valentine’s Day doing media interviews like the one above at MSP International Airport, then boarded a plane to Jacksonville, FL, to join other RNs from around the country who were deployed to Haiti earlier this week.
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Barb Warren-Bloms left from the MSP International Airport today as the first MNA RN to be formally deployed to Haiti.
… Read more about: First Minnesota Nurse Heads to Haiti »
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It was a fantastic event, and special thanks to Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and Minnesota State Rep.
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Minnesota RN Barbara Warren-Bloms leaves Sunday (2-14-10) from MSP International Airport and becomes the first Minnesota nurse to be formally deployed to Haiti.
… Read more about: BREAKING NEWS: First Twin Cities Nurse Heading to Haiti! »
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In case you missed it, here’s a short video summarizing what was truly an amazing turnout from hundreds upon hundreds of Minnesotans from all over the state and all walks of life.
… Read more about: 2010 Save GAMC Rally – A day to remember! »
MARSHALL, Minn. – This isn’t exactly what you call putting patients first.
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center is threatening to break a public promise by closing its popular Home Health Care program, which annually provides thousands of home nursing and wellness visits to many of Marshall’s 15,000 residents.
… Read more about: Minnesota Hospital to Patients: Trust Us … Until We Change Our Mind »
(Posted Feb. 3 at 5:oo p.m. Central)
Dear Fellow MNA Member,
We wanted to share with you the very latest on a critical patient safety issue involving the Minnesota Board of Nursing and the scope of practice for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).
… Read more about: Update on Critical Patient Safety Issue and MN Board of Nursing »
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Actor James Gandolfini, best know for his role as Tony Soprano on HBO’s “The Sopranos,” recently taped this PSA for TV and radio stations all across the United States.
… Read more about: Take it from Tony Soprano – Nurses Need Your Help! »
More than 11,000 RNs from all over the United States have already volunteered to go to Haiti, including close to 300 nurses from Minnesota.
… Read more about: U.S. Nurses Headed to Haiti – Can you help? »