MNA RN on Unsafe Staffing Levels: Enough is Enough! (Page 84)

This note from a frustrated MNA RN puts words to the frustration too many Nurses are feeling:

“We are getting tired of working without the safe amount of  nurses. We have enough upper  management to sink a ship and they want to add more COs. We need Bedside  Nurses – the ones that do the work, the ones who take care of the patients, the  ones who work overtime to help out the short staff.  We need a state law telling the hospitals how many patients the nurse can safely take care of. How many RNs don’t even get a break on their whole entire shift? Do the  CNOs ever miss a meal???? Sorry for the editorial, I’m just tired of all this crap.”

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In light of today’s announcement of a new bill in the Minnesota Legislature that would make neglecting a vulnerable adult a more serious crime, the Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following statement:

“As nurses, nothing is more important to us than ensuring our patients – especially the most vulnerable – are protected and given the best care and treatment possible.  We applaud the idea of protecting vulnerable adults, which is why nurses have been at the forefront of the movement to highlight the need for adequate staffing inside our hospitals, nursing homes, and other care facilities.

While every caregiver – including nurses – is and should be held accountable for the quality of his or her own care, it is important we don’t lose sight of the bigger issue here: The chronic and systemic understaffing of our hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities where care is delivered. 
… Read more about: MNA Statement on vulnerable adult crime bill introduced in MN Legislature  »

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Hear from MNA RNs who are learning/sharing how ALL of us can work together to improve health care in this country. So proud of the everyday MNA Members leading the way on this effort! Another great event coming up Jan. 17th here at MNA – You can sign up for the Jan 17 follow up event via the MNA Facebook Page. Everyone is welcome, even if you didn’t attend Part I.

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… Read more about: MNA RNs – Building a Better Health Care System  »

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The American Crystal Sugar workers have been locked out since August.  In solidarity, the MNA Board of Directors is encouraging all members to boycott American Crystal Sugar products until a settlement is reached.  This includes many local store brands because they get the sugar they use from American Crystal Sugar.  It is recommended to use C and H or Domino Sugar instead.  Thanks for your support!  Keep up to date on Sugar Workers’ news, and learn how you can help.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: John Nemo, 651-414-2863 or john.nemo@mnnurses.org

ST. PAUL (December 1, 2011) – Responding to today’s state budget forecast, the Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following statement:

“Plenty of GOP leaders are putting a positive spin on today’s news of a budget surplus. However, we’d like to point out a few of the items you aren’t likely to hear them talking about:

  • You won’t hear GOP leadership talking about the billion-dollar cost of using tobacco bonds to balance the budget, which they insisted upon.