For Immediate Release: August 6, 2015 RNs in 12 private sector hospitals win no giveback contracts; victory for safe staffing NEW YORK, NY -- In a major win for front-line nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) at 12 private sector hospitals in NYC, contracts covering 17
Bellevue Hospital Center released the following factsheet to provide nurses with more information about Legionnaires' disease, including its risk factors, who should be tested, and diagnosis and...
Legionnaires' disease is the common name for illnesses caused by Legionnaires' disease bacteria (LDB). Legionnaires' is an infection of the lungs that is a form of pneumonia.
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2015 Events throughout the State Applaud America’s Favorite Single Payer Healthcare Program NEW YORK, NY – As part of national events honoring this essential healthcare provision, the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) kicked off its celebration of the 50th
Researchers from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have found that many isolation gowns do not provide enough protection for hospital workers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2015 “After all, decent pay is critical to the improved health and welfare of our New York workforce” NEW YORK, NY – The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) released a statement today applauding the New York State Wage Board’s decision to raise the wages of 180