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NYSNA stands in solidarity with Rhode Island nurses

July 25, 2018

New York nurses stand in solidarity with nurses at the Rhode Island Hospital, who are on strike for a fair contract. We know you’ll win.

From UNAP:
“The message is clear. Safety for Patients. Staff...

NYSNA Stands in Solidarity with New Zealand RNs

July 15, 2018

In New Zealand, 30,000 nurses walked off the job in the first nationwide strike in 30 years. After months of negotiations, these RNs are demanding safe staffing conditions as they are overworked...

Our Unity Can Beat Back Janus!

June 27, 2018

OUR UNITY CAN BEAT BACK JANUS!

The Supreme Court today issued its ruling in the Janus case.

It follows the lead of other efforts by the federal government to take healthcare away from millions of...

Governor Cuomo Announces Commitment to Safe Staffing

June 21, 2018

In a victory for nurses and patients, Governor Andrew Cuomo has committed to nurse staffing standards and enforcement of workforce protections including overtime pay, meal breaks and rest periods...

NYSNA Stands With Puerto Rico & Disadvantaged People Everywhere

June 20, 2018

The last year has been a very difficult one for our brothers and sisters from Puerto Rico. After already having their economy damaged by the debt of Wall Street investors and having corporations...

Patients over Profits: Keep Allen Hospital Beds OPEN!

June 14, 2018

On June 13^th, NYSNA members took to the streets to bring awareness to our communities about the inpatient psychiatric unit closures. Rain or shine, NYSNA brought in passionate crowds, ready to take...

Authority of Nurse Practitioners Expanded to Execute Medical Orders Not to Resuscitate along with other orders pertaining to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment:

June 14, 2018

On November 29, 2017, Governor Cuomo signed S.1869 (Hannon)/A.7277 (Gottfried), legislation enabling nurse practitioners to execute medical orders not to resuscitate and other orders pertaining to...