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MNA Quick Reference Card: What Is It And Why Do I Want One?

By Carrie Mortrud, RN

MNA Nurse Staffing Specialist

In August, nurses were informed that at least one major healthcare system employer was about to release results from a project they completed on “National Benchmarking.” This project has resulted in drastic proposed cuts to RNs, NAs, and other staff on most of the inpatient care units.
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October 9, 2019

MNA Nurses Ratify Contract with St. Luke’s Hospital

For Immediate Release

Contact: Rick Fuentes
(o) 651-414-2863
(c) 612-741-0662
rick.fuentes@mnnurses.org

(Duluth, MN) – September 25, 2019 – St.
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September 26, 2019

You Asked for It… And Now You’ve Got It!

By Kristina Maki, MS RN CNE

MNA Nurse Educator

Retention studies show that CPR skills deteriorate quickly after training.
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September 4, 2019

The Power of Collective Action: Duluth Informational Pickets

By Laura Sayles

MNA Government Affairs Specialist

Last Tuesday, MNA nurses staged informational pickets at Essentia St.
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August 29, 2019

Thank you to Dr. Hans-Peter de Ruiter

By Geri Katz

Manager of Practice, Education and Special Projects

and Megan Gavin

MNA Labor Representative

MNA member Hans-Peter de Ruiter, PhD, RN, has retired from the Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation Board of Directors after nine years of service, including five years as chair.
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July 23, 2019

It’s a Prime Day to Stand up for Workers

By Cameron Fure

MNA Political Organizer

On Monday, July 15, workers at the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee held a picket to bring light to unfair working conditions at their sprawling worksite in the southeast metro.
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July 16, 2019

Spectacular show of solidarity

After multiple contract negotiating sessions, MNA nurses in the Twin Ports are turning to the public in their campaign for a fair contract.
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July 12, 2019

‘Why not me?’

By Racial Diversity Committee member Dr. Ngozi F. Mbibi, DNP, RNC-OB, FWACN, FAAN

Welcome to the MNA Racial Diversity Committee’s first blog post.
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July 11, 2019

The More You Know and the Deskilling of Nursing Practice

By Jackie Russell, RN JD

MNA Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

My middle-aged male patient worked a labor job.
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July 1, 2019

Nursing Practice and Education Commission Addresses Workplace Violence

By Jackie Russell, RN JD

Nursing Practice and Regulatory Affairs Specialist

The Commission on Nursing Practice and Education (“NP&E”) met on May 16, 2019 at the MNA office in Saint Paul.
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June 18, 2019

MNA Nurses Reach Agreement with Children’s Hospitals

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

June 17, 2019

Press Release: MNA Nurses Reject Children’s Contract Offer, Authorize Strike

For Immediate Release
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

June 14, 2019