MNA RNs are speaking out against the proposed National Nurse Licensure Compact bill making its way through the Minnesota state legislature. If passed, this legislation would lower the standards of nursing care in Minnesota and put our patients at risk.
Please join MNA RNs like those below in voicing your opposition to the bill:
“I am writing in regards to the National Nurse Licensure Compact. I strongly oppose this piece of legislation. It compromises not only the state’s ability to protect patients from unsafe situations but also my own. I take pride in the work I perform everyday, as I’m sure you do as well, and it saddens me to know that this could be jeopardized by the government who knows very little about what goes on at the bedside. Please vote to oppose the National Nurse Licensure Compact and help protect our patients that will one day be you or your loved ones.”
Lindsey O’Neill
“Please consider alternatives to an all inclusive legislative action such as this bill. We have no reciprocity with these states to date and these states do not hold nurses to the same standard that Minnesota does. I would like to avoid “Minnesota Nice” on this issue.”
Cory A. Morff Whitman
“I oppose this bill as I feel it threatens the quality of care of RN’s entering the Minnesota work force without any licensure requirements.How does a RN remain evaluated and qualified to work in Minnesota? Some states don’t require CEU’s to remain proficient.Minnesota faces a loss in revenue.I want to remain a part of highly qualified nurses providing care to Minnesota patients and our family members! Thank you for your time,I had to pass a very grueling test to receive my original license to practice in Minnesota and must renew that every two years.All RN’s should be required to meet the same standards to uphold the excellent nursing offered to our patients.”
Geralyn Hendrickson