NY Nurse: October 2017

The spirit of comraderie was strong.

The 2017 NYSNA Convention drew more than 2,000 members over the course the course of two days from around the state who renewed bonds with fellow members and met new ones. The spirit of camaraderie was strong. It was by all accounts an extraordinary gathering...

The NYSNA Convention was a great chance to thank all of the exceptional nurses, organizers, and patient advocates at NYSNA who have made real, positive change happen for their colleagues and communities.

This year’s NYSNA Award winners are:

Tough as Nails Award: Marion Enright, RN
Nathan Littauer...

Nurses weren’t the only powerhouse union members at the NYSNA Convention this October. Joining the 1,200 RNs at the Javits Center were representatives and leaders from some of our nation’s most influential labor unions who came to show their solidarity.

As lunch wound down on Day Two of the 2017...

In theory, it is a democratic opening that should further the interests of New Yorkers. Every 20 years, our state constitution provides that a referendum be held on whether to hold a constitutional convention. First adopted in 1777 in New York, just a year after the U.S. Declaration of Independence...

No, it’s not easy being a nurse in today’s medical environment. Many of us feel that the little autonomy we once had has been eviscerated with modules, protocols and checklists. We feel like we spend more time documenting what we do (or are supposed to do) than spending time actually doing it!

We...