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Nurses, Community Fight Psych Unit Closing

April 02, 2018

NYSNA is gearing up to protect our community and patients.

Last week, NewYork-Presbyterian announced a plan to de-certify all 30 in-patient psychiatric beds in its Allen Hospital. NYSNA knew we had to stand up in opposition.

Budget Victory In 2018 For Nurses, Patients, And New York Communities

March 31, 2018

The just-completed budget is a win on many levels. We won because NYSNA members and staff persevered in a critical and effective advocacy effort. We were joined by other unions, public health organizations, community groups and other supporters who banded together to ensure funding in NYS was geared to meet the needs of the people.

H+H Executive Council President Testimony to City Council

March 28, 2018

In late February, Juditch Cutchin, RN, President of NYSNA NYC Health+Hospitals/Mayorals Executive Council, spoke to the New York City Council Committee on Hospitals.

NYSNA Stands With Jersey City Teachers

March 28, 2018

NYSNA stands with our sister and brother teachers who are on strike over affordable healthcare in Jersey City. Education and healthcare are two areas that should always be driven by need, no profit. We salute those educators that are standing up and offer our solidarity.

NYSNA Urges Inclusion of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Scope of Practice Provisions in the 2018-2019 State Budget

March 26, 2018

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Executive Budget Proposal for fiscal year 2018-19 includes a provision to amend the education law, recognizing Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) as Advanced Practice Nurses.