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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 mean the COVID-19 crisis is over or that it is safe to reopen.

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 positions.

COVID-19 Related Workers Compensation Notice

April 27, 2020

No one knows the long-term health effects of COVID-19 exposure, so it’s essential that you protect your right to medical care and wage replacement through New York’s workers’ compensation system.

Wall Street Journal Reports on NYSNA Lawsuits

April 20, 2020

Reprinted from the Wall Street Journal for Monday, April 20, 2020.

Union says dangerous work guidelines and protective gear shortages helped spread Covid-19 among nurses, their families and patients

by Shalini Ramachandran

Upstate COVID Nurses Corps: Volunteer Today!

April 20, 2020

Thank you for your incredible service to the health of New York during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your courage, commitment, and professional expertise are carrying the Upstate communities through the crisis.

NYSNA: COVID-19 Update: April 18

April 18, 2020

This week we’ve gone all-out to ensure healthcare professionals across the state are having better access to N95’s, starting with enforcement of the Governor’s latest directive that “When a direct care giver in a hospital asks for a new N95 mask they will receive one at lea