Hospitals are quick to say it’s no big deal if RNs are on strike and that patients are as safe as ever. However a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds that RN strikes increase in-hospital mortality by 19.4% and 30-day readmission by 6.5% for patients admitted during a strike. The study suggests that hospitals functioning during nurses strikes are doing so at a lower quality of patient care.
Happy Nurses Week! As we begin the annual celebration of our profession, it’s a great time to reflect on our role and power in healthcare.
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by Becky Nelson, RN, Secretary of the Minnesota Nurses Association
It is no secret that ICE has created chaos and uncertainty in our Twin Cities communities of color.
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By Marcia Swanson, RN, GAC Commissioner
On Tuesday, March 3, we will gather for MNA’s annual Day on the Hill.
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