http://www.nysna.org/ Breaking news and updates from NYSNA, the New York State Nurses Association. Health en Copyright 2012 communications@nysna.org (NYSNA Communications) john.hamelin@nysna.org http://www.nysna.org/images/general/rss_logo.jpghttp://www.nysna.org/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:16:40 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:16:40 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 The Secor Scholarship Fund, established in 2007, was made possible by a generous bequest by long-time NYSNA member Jane Secor, PhD, RN. Dr. Secor stipulated that the endowment be used for furthering nursing education. The Secor Scholarship Fund, established in 2007, was made possible by a generous bequest by long-time NYSNA member Jane Secor, PhD, RN. Dr. Secor stipulated that the endowment be used for furthering nursing education. http://www.nysna.org/news/secor.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:14:27 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328329000011:18571549348055470:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml MASSENA, Jan. 27, 2012 – Registered nurses shouldn’t be afraid to report to work. Yet RNs at Massena Memorial’s emergency room are. After violent incidents in recent months at the hospital – one involving a firearm, the RNs are worried about their safety. MASSENA, Jan. 27, 2012 – Registered nurses shouldn’t be afraid to report to work. Yet RNs at Massena Memorial’s emergency room are. After violent incidents in recent months at the hospital – one involving a firearm, the RNs are worried about their safety. http://www.nysna.org/news/press/012712.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:13:41 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328329000011:11372140767510196:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml RNs serve notice as hospital ignores concerns about staffing and patient care FLUSHING, Jan. 23, 2012 – Registered nurses at Flushing Hospital will strike at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. A federally required notice 10-day notice of intent to strike was filed this evening with the National Labor Relations Board, hospital management, and local police. The 420 RNs are represented by the New York State Nurses Association. Their most-recent contract expired on Dec. 31, 2011. RNs serve notice as hospital ignores concerns about staffing and patient care FLUSHING, Jan. 23, 2012 – Registered nurses at Flushing Hospital will strike at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7. A federally required notice 10-day notice of intent to strike was filed this evening with the National Labor Relations Board, hospital management, and local police. The 420 RNs are represented by the New York State Nurses Association. Their most-recent contract expired on Dec. 31, 2011. http://www.nysna.org/news/press/012312.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:11:57 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814633:38173663254159576:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml NYSNA members are receiving a letter at the request of the board of directors, clarifying some facts to better assist members in understanding what actions can and cannot be taken regarding the ANA's suspension of NYSNA as a CMA, NYSNA dues, and other important matters facing the Association. This letter is being distributed by e-mail and first-class mail to all members. NYSNA members are receiving a letter at the request of the board of directors, clarifying some facts to better assist members in understanding what actions can and cannot be taken regarding the ANA's suspension of NYSNA as a CMA, NYSNA dues, and other important matters facing the Association. This letter is being distributed by e-mail and first-class mail to all members. http://www.nysna.org/transition/index.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:11:00 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814635:5018213347552879:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml What You Need To Know About NYSNA Elective Offices The 2006 NYSNA Voting Body adopted a motion requesting “that the NYSNA board of directors… address the need for diverse geographic representation on the board of directors.” The Strategic Planning Committee reminds members who are considering making a commitment to service by becoming a candidate for elected office that diversity enriches the organization – every kind of diversity: ethnic, racial, and geographic; diversity in clinical and functional practice. What You Need To Know About NYSNA Elective Offices The 2006 NYSNA Voting Body adopted a motion requesting “that the NYSNA board of directors… address the need for diverse geographic representation on the board of directors.” The Strategic Planning Committee reminds members who are considering making a commitment to service by becoming a candidate for elected office that diversity enriches the organization – every kind of diversity: ethnic, racial, and geographic; diversity in clinical and functional practice. http://www.nysna.org/news/12_assoc_elections.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:09:23 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814636:3830524960308903:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml Nurses Association responds to Cuomo’s 2012 State of State address ALBANY, January 5, 2012 – A pension reform initiative, discussed today by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in his annual State of the State message, would do more harm to the state’s healthcare workforce than good, according to the New York State Nurses Association, which represents the interests of the state’s 270,000 registered nurses. Nurses Association responds to Cuomo’s 2012 State of State address ALBANY, January 5, 2012 – A pension reform initiative, discussed today by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo in his annual State of the State message, would do more harm to the state’s healthcare workforce than good, according to the New York State Nurses Association, which represents the interests of the state’s 270,000 registered nurses. http://www.nysna.org/news/press/010512.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:08:32 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814636:42618477474865340:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml On April 17, New York nurses and nursing students will speak with one voice about these issues. Join your colleagues in Albany to urge our State Legislature to: Establish minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in acute care facilities Support the future of nursing by requiring all RNs to earn a bachelor’s degree within 10 years of licensure Establish a single payer health plan for all New York State residents. Require all facilities to establish safe patient handling policies to reduce manual lifting On April 17, New York nurses and nursing students will speak with one voice about these issues. Join your colleagues in Albany to urge our State Legislature to: Establish minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios in acute care facilities Support the future of nursing by requiring all RNs to earn a bachelor’s degree within 10 years of licensure Establish a single payer health plan for all New York State residents. Require all facilities to establish safe patient handling policies to reduce manual lifting http://www.nysna.org/lobbyday/index.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:07:12 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814637:21271377877361276:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml Join fellow nurse colleagues to learn how to affect change in Albany! This two-day workshop begins Monday, March 19 with educational sessions and a networking dinner at The Hotel Albany. You will learn key factors for influencing legislative action and effective tools for meeting with legislators. The events continue at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, March 20 with a brief Lobbying event. You’ll put your training to work when you speak with your legislator about nursing’s agenda. Join fellow nurse colleagues to learn how to affect change in Albany! This two-day workshop begins Monday, March 19 with educational sessions and a networking dinner at The Hotel Albany. You will learn key factors for influencing legislative action and effective tools for meeting with legislators. The events continue at the Empire State Plaza on Tuesday, March 20 with a brief Lobbying event. You’ll put your training to work when you speak with your legislator about nursing’s agenda. https://www.nysna.org/advocacy/legWkshp12/index.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:05:50 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814645:3900257135148717:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml On Thursday, Decmber 8, Westchester Medical Center management confirmed its plan for 250 layoffs, including 132 registered nurses. NYSNA members at the medical center, in the middle of contentious negotiations for a new contract, have been fighting back, contacting government officials and and community leaders and engaging in an public information advertising campaign to point out the impact of such cuts on the quality of care. On Thursday, Decmber 8, Westchester Medical Center management confirmed its plan for 250 layoffs, including 132 registered nurses. NYSNA members at the medical center, in the middle of contentious negotiations for a new contract, have been fighting back, contacting government officials and and community leaders and engaging in an public information advertising campaign to point out the impact of such cuts on the quality of care. http://www.nysna.org/news/online/121211.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:04:32 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814646:9071384572360378:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have notified state survey directors that effective immediately, they have eliminated the 30-minute rule for medication administration. In a memo dated November 18, 2011, the CMS states that “the change in these guidelines is the result of findings from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices survey, which showed that nurses were developing unsafe practices and ’work-arounds‘to the 30-minute rule.” These “work-arounds” threatened patient safety and diluted medication error tracking efforts. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have notified state survey directors that effective immediately, they have eliminated the 30-minute rule for medication administration. In a memo dated November 18, 2011, the CMS states that “the change in these guidelines is the result of findings from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices survey, which showed that nurses were developing unsafe practices and ’work-arounds‘to the 30-minute rule.” These “work-arounds” threatened patient safety and diluted medication error tracking efforts. http://www.nysna.org/practice/alerts/30MinRule.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:03:32 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814647:6133954418162879:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml http://www.nysna.org/images/pdfs/executive/hodElectionResults11.pdf Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:02:08 GMT NYSNA Communcations manual:1328328814647:7210866064264012:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml Governor Andrew Cuomo has gathered healthcare and business leaders to seek ways to reduce costs and improve the quality of care provided via the Medicaid program. Governor Andrew Cuomo has gathered healthcare and business leaders to seek ways to reduce costs and improve the quality of care provided via the Medicaid program. http://www.nysna.org/advocacy/medicaidRedesign.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:01:04 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328814648:8820200301088578:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” a 500+ page report, two years in development. The American Nurses Association (ANA) completed a high-level review of the report to provide immediate information and will continue to focus on additional details in future weeks. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) recently released “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health,” a 500+ page report, two years in development. The American Nurses Association (ANA) completed a high-level review of the report to provide immediate information and will continue to focus on additional details in future weeks. http://www.nysna.org/news/online/2010/101210.htm Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:52:07 GMT NYSNA Communications manual:1328328032382:5328428516456496:http://www.nysna.org/rss/nysna_today.xml