NY Nurse: July 2021

President

Nancy Hagans, RN, BSN, CCRN
As your President, we can look forward to building a stronger NYSNA. As we work together, we will protect ourselves, our patients, our community, and our profession. The only way to do this is by increasing our member participation. We are stronger when we stand...

The CDC said it in May. The FDA said it in June. “The PPE crisis is over.” “Crisis strategies are not needed.” “Time to return to normal.” The FDA also revoked its emergency authorization for the use of KN95s and other substandard equipment, and told employers to stop the “disinfection” and reuse of...

Our members helped save the lives of tens of thousands of New Yorkers infected with the COVID-19 virus. You entered your hospitals knowing that by that very act you risked exposure to the deadly virus.

The “Parade of Heroes” in New York City on July 7 was an opportunity for healthcare workers to feel...

I would first like to acknowledge the great amount of support received by myself and the newly elected NYSNA Board of Directors last month during the election. I am honored to be your President and strongly believe that each and everyone of us sitting on this new Board will devote ourselves to our...