By Megan Gavin
MNA Education Specialist
Somebody described an excellent MNA chairperson like an octopus with arms everywhere reaching out to nurses and solving problems.
… Read more about: The State of the Union: MNA Chair Leadership Retreat »
By Laura Sayles
MNA Government Affairs Specialist
Just a day after the 2018 Session ended, it’s still hard to know the final outcome of Session.
… Read more about: Your Voice Matters »
By Carrie Mortrud, RN
MNA Policy Project Specialist
Imagine this scenario.
You arrive at work at 3 p.m.
… Read more about: Whose decision is it anyway? »
By Julie Anderson, RN
GAC Commissioner
As nurses, we nurture, heal, care, and advocate—unless we’re talking about ourselves.
… Read more about: Nurses Need Care Too »
By Jon Tollefson
MNA Government Relations Specialist
As the legislative session enters its final two weeks, nurses can be frustrated with profound level of inaction these past few months at the State Capitol.
… Read more about: Missed Opportunities »
By Sadie Cross, RN
Mercy Hospital, Moose Lake
Student, Bemidji State University
As a baccalaureate student from Bemidji State University and an MNA member, I participated in the April 10 Student Nurses Day on the Hill as a listener, learner, critic, and advocate.
… Read more about: Student Day on the Hill reignites passion to loosen grip of ignorance and inequality »
By Jackie O’Shea
MNA Political Organizer
Politics affects every part of our lives to the point where I believe it can be overwhelming for people.
… Read more about: Parting the Political Fog »
By Geri Katz
MNA Healthcare Reform Specialist
Single payer (aka Medicare for All or guaranteed healthcare) is so hot right now.
… Read more about: Single Payer is So Hot Right Now. »
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… Read more about: Press Release: Mayo once again shows it cannot be trusted »
By Rick Fuentes
MNA Communications Specialist
(Note: the author is teaching an educational session Wednesday, April 25 on social media at the MNA office at 345 Randolph Ave in St.
… Read more about: Protect Yourself on Facebook »
By Barbara Brady
MNA Communications Specialist
Union membership empowers MNA nurses to be strong advocates for patients.
… Read more about: Patient Safety Starts with Nurses’ Collective Advocacy »
By Diane Mclaughlin
MNA Member, Retired and GAC Commissioner
I’m an active MNA member and a returning Governmental Affairs Commissioner.
… Read more about: Caucusing for Erin Murphy »