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Momentum builds for N95 Alternatives

September 21, 2020

As a range of issues continue to unfold around healthcare industry over-dependence on N95 respirators, more facilities are taking steps to pilot and deploy alternate equipment.

Statement of the New York State Nurses Association on school reopening in the Fall of 2020

August 08, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020 Contact: Kristi Barnes | kristi.barnes@nysna.org | 646.853.4489 NYSNA Board says COVID-19 still a clear and present danger, warns of public health risks from in-person schooling New York, NY — With COVID-19 cases spiking around the country, New York City

NYSNA: COVID-19 Update - May 29

May 31, 2020

As New York enters a new phase in this pandemic, our union is also shifting gears.

Three months ago, our hospitals were unprepared for COVID-19’s devastating impact. New York has been the epicenter of...

The Way to Honor Nurses: Listen to Our Advice

May 13, 2020

Tuesday, May 12 would have been Florence Nightingale’s 200^th birthday.

As Nurses Week draws to a close, I want to celebrate you and the 58,363 patients across the state that you’ve helped recover from...

Reopening, Responsibly

May 12, 2020

Nurses have been on the frontlines in this crisis. We’ve seen firsthand just how deadly COVID-19 can be.

While we’re relieved to see hospitalizations declining in many parts of the state, this does not...

RNs wanted for New York State Contact Tracer Jobs

May 07, 2020

New York State is building an army of contact tracers to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Registered nurses and other healthcare professionals are encouraged to apply, especially for the Team Supervisor...

Statement: Regarding decision in the case of NYSNA v. Montefiore Medical Center

May 02, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2020 Contact: Carl Ginsburg | carl.ginsburg@nysna.org | 917.405.1060 Statement of the New York State Nurses Association regarding a lawsuit brought against Montefiore Medical Center to protect the health and safety of nurses treating COVID-19 patients. The suit charged