MNA Daily NewsScan: May 4, 2012 – Albert Lea RNs Spotlighted, CEOs called out, Tips on RN-Doc Relationships

What is this? The MNA Daily NewsScan is a round up the day’s biggest nursing, health care and organized labor stories.  As news unfolds in real-time, we update the NewsScan with new links and info, so check back often!

Stories we’re scanning:

Health Care

  • Op/Ed: CEOs, it’s time to take ownership of the problems at your hospitals.

Notes on Nursing

Labor Updates

  • Albert Lea RNs Talk About Walks: The Albert Lea Tribune published MNA Nurse Kathleen Lehman’s detailed Letter to the Editor explaining why Albert Lea RNs have been taking to the streets in recent weeks as they fight for a fair contract.
  • California Nurses Make Noise: Thousands of California Nurses took to the streets this week as part of a one-day strike for patient safety and the nursing profession. Take a look at some of the highlights below:

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