By Megan Gavin
MNA Education Specialist
Why you should use some of your precious free time to attend an MNA education session
In the 1960s it was common practice for hospitals to charge nurses for breaking hospital property, which included glass vials of medication.
… Read more about: Why you should use some of your precious free time to attend an MNA education session »
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
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
By Mathew Keller, RN JD
MNA Regulatory and Nursing Policy Specialist
It is a common misconception that nurses get great healthcare at a reduced price through their employer.
… Read more about: Attempts to Diminish RN Healthcare Benefits are Short Sighted »
By Eileen Gavin
MNA Political Organizer
There is a saying in politics. “If you are not at the table you are ON the table.” Don’t let that be case this legislative session.
… Read more about: Come to the table! »
By Mathew Keller, RN, JD
MNA Nursing Policy and Practice Specialist
As this blog detailed last year, fears of a nursing shortage in Minnesota are somewhat unfounded.
… Read more about: Is There a Nursing Shortage? Part 2 »
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
(Baudette) – February 26, 2016 – LakeWood Health Center “interfered with, restrained or coerced employees in the exercise of their rights” to unionize, according to a complaint issued by the National Labor Relations Board on Feb.
… Read more about: Press Release: LakeWood Health Center Illegally ‘Coerced,’ ‘Interrogated’ Staff: National Labor Relations Board »
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
By Mathew Keller RN JD, Regulatory and Policy Nursing Specialist
In order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, it is standard practice across the healthcare industry for healthcare workers who suspect they may have the signs or symptoms of communicable illness to report their symptoms to infection control.
… Read more about: Blog: TMI Alert – Is Your Protected Health Information Safe in the Workplace? »
By Geri Katz
Single Payer Healthcare Specialist
Caring, compassion, and community.
… Read more about: Nurses4Bernie Get Out to Caucus »
By Laura Sayles
MNA Government Affairs Specialist
This year the legislative session starts much later than usual, even for the second year of the biennium.
… Read more about: Three Weeks until the 2016 Session Starts »
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders stopped by a reception to speak to Registered Nurse Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association.
… Read more about: Video: Bernie Sanders Speaks to Minnesota Nurses Association Members »