NY Nurse February 2016

The 2016 presidential primary election will take place in New York State on Tuesday, April 19.

It’s not too late to register to vote, or to update your address or party affiliation. Voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than March 25 and received by no later than March 30. To obtain a...

Heather Scott, an RN in ECMC’s Inpatient Behavior Health Unit, is excited about the changes she’s seeing in her union. “When I started working here four years ago, nurses weren’t as active in our union, but there’s been a big transformation over the past year. The word is out and ECMC nurses are...

Scores of elected officials attended a legislative briefing on safe staffing in Albany on February 9 to hear experts, patients, and caregivers explain how nurse-to-patient staffing ratios save lives. The briefing was hosted by the newly-formed Campaign for Patient Safety, launched by a coalition...

This month NYSNA joined New York State legislators, fellow labor leaders, Governor Cuomo, and Vice President Joe Biden at the New York City rally for paid family leave. Working families need paid time off so that new parents can care for their children and so that loved ones can stay home with sick...

February is Black History Month, a time to acknowledge the incredible work of black scholars, writers, artists, scientists, civil rights activists, elected leaders, and, of course, nurses. It is also a time to reflect on our country’s painful history of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and on current systems...

Think of your worst day ever: no staff, equipment, training or support.

Then consider that you face many more days like that, worsening over time.

Ponder dangerous conditions — with no safe avenues to demand your own health and safety needs. Reflect upon a work situation where you’re subjected to...