WCCO TV Story on RN Negotiations
Below is a story that aired April 8th on WCCO TV regarding the latest in contract talks between 12,000 Minnesota Nurses and six different Twin Cities hospital systems. Special thanks to MNA RN Natya Stroud from Abbott Northwestern for speaking on behalf of nurses!
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In Her Own Words: Brenda Gieser, RN
Hello!
My name is Brenda, and I will be your Registered Nurse today.
I will be administering medications prescribed to you. I will make sure you do not have allergies to these medications, and if you do have an adverse reaction to the medication, I will use my critical thinking skills and take action! I will be watching for signs the medication is working for you as well. I am the eyes and ears of the physician.
I will deliver your baby, or grandchild, or niece/nephew in case the physician does not arrive on time.
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Nurse Power!
More than 600 Minnesota RNs and their loved ones showed up to support MNA’s Bargaining Team during its April 7 session with representatives from Allina. Take a look at the photo slideshow below!
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HealthEast Bargaining Updates
Take a look at the flyer below for the latest from today’s bargaining session with HealthEast.
RN Strikes and Patient Safety: Some Shocking Statistics
Hospitals are quick to say it’s no big deal if RNs are on strike and that patients are as safe as ever. However a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that RN strikes increase in-hospital mortality by 19.4% and 30-day readmission by 6.5% for patients admitted during a strike. The study suggests that hospitals functioning during nurses strikes are doing so at a lower quality of patient care.
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