When Minnesota’s Commissioner of Management and Budget (MMB) Jim Showalter talked to MNA members earlier this month, he made one thing very clear.
… Read more about: It’s a budget discussion. Have a seat, but don’t lean over. »
NOTES ON NURSING
Number of Male Nurses Triples Since 1970 A new study from the United States Census Bureau reports the number of male nurses has more than tripled since the 1970s.
… Read more about: MNA NewsScan, February 27, 2013: It’s RNing Men; Progress for state health improvement program »
While some people’s eyes glaze over when they hear the word, “sequestration,” on the news, the effects of the “S” word are sure to hit every state if ignored.
… Read more about: I keep hearing about this sequestration thing… »
Do you believe it’s time for the state budget to improve the lives of middle class families? Should the wealthiest Minnesotans pay their fair share?
… Read more about: Governor Dayton Budget hearing Wednesday night »
NOTES ON NURSING
Local Nurses Say Hospitals “Skirting the Law”
Area nurses and healthcare advocates met in Worcester with the Health Policy Commission on Friday to fight against mandatory overtime practices being used at local hospitals to skirt the issue of poor staffing.
… Read more about: MNA NewsScan, February 25, 2013: Nurses say hospitals use overtime to cover poor staffing »
Standards of Care Act passes first committee
On Thursday, nurses packed the room for the first hearing of the Standards of Care Act, MNA’s legislation to establish standards for safe care for every Minnesota patient.
… Read more about: MNA Legislative Update, February 22, 2013 »
Naomi Freyholtz, RN, from the newly organized Sleepy Eye Medical Center testifies before the House Labor Committee.
… Read more about: Video: Sleepy Eye Nurse Testifies for Standards of Care Act »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LAWMAKERS AGREE PATIENTS NEED STANDARDS OF CARE
Standards of Care Act passes House Committee
(St Paul) – February 21, 2013- The Standards of Care Act passed the Minnesota Labor, Workplace and Regulated Industries Committee, moving the bill that sets staffing levels for hospitals to ensure safe patient care.
… Read more about: Press Release-Lawmakers Agree patients need Standards of Care »
Minnesota Representative Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Minneapolis) stick up for nurses and counter the St Paul Pioneer Press editorial against the Standards of Care Act.
… Read more about: Lawmakers counter PiPress editorial against Standards of Care »
NOTES ON NURSING
… Read more about: MNA NewsScan, February 20, 2013: Sleepy Eye Nurses Join MNA »
Sleepy Eye Nurses Vote For Union Representation with Minnesota Nurses Association24 registered and licensed practical nurses at Sleepy Eye Medical Center have the power of 20,000 additional voices at their workplace with today’s decision to join the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Media all over the state is signaling that MNA has the momentum to achieve a momentous breakthrough for patients in our state.
… Read more about: MNA Launches Standards of Care Campaign »