During times of difficulty, many people naturally look to faith or religious institutions for assistance. But several hospital systems, including those owned by religious charities, appeared to betray that trust by placing liens on the homes of people who fell on hard times and were unable to...
In September 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to healthcare staffing shortages. Even before her declaration, many in the media drummed up a false narrative that the shortage was due to nurses who were fired or resigned in protest over the vaccine mandate. NYSNA...
Every day, nurse practitioners (NPs) save lives and improve the health of our friends and family. The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that NPs are essential to our healthcare system. To honor their heroic efforts, communities nationwide are recognizing the criti-cal role of NPs as part...
The start of a new year brings anticipation. There is anticipation of what one hopes to accomplish personally and professionally. There is also trepidation about uncertainty for what the coming year may bring. While there is a lot we do not know, there are key things we are certain will greet us in...
Events Began Nov. 17 and Continued Through Mid-December
Across the country, fellow nurses have spoken out about the challenges of providing care in a pandemic. In painstaking detail, we have described what it was like to work until our souls and physical bodies could take no more. We urged health...
