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NYSNA Inter-regional Meetings: January/February 2014

January 05, 2014

We are making our NYSNA one strong, united voice for patient care and nursing practice. Join your fellow nurses at these upcoming Inter-Regional Meetings to find out how to get involved in our...

Politicians Endorsed by NYSNA Inaugurated in NYC

January 01, 2014

On New Year’s Day, NYSNA leaders attended the inaugurations of Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Tish James, and Comptroller Scott Stringer, all of whom we endorsed because of their commitment to...

Bellevue RNs Vote NYSNA

December 05, 2013

Niskayuna nurses gave the new NYSNA a huge vote of confidence: RNs at Bellevue Woman's Center voted 92-18 to join our union!

"I am so proud to become a NYSNA member," said Chris McCann, a nursery...

RIP Nelson Mandela

December 05, 2013

Nelson Mandela was a hero who fought for justice. He is gone, but his work lives on. May he rest in peace.

Queens RNs Unite, Create Safer Environment

November 18, 2013

When a Queens Hospital ED nurse was attacked by the patient in 2012, management tried to hide the problem. The Chief Nurse told her not to go to the police. By the time the NYPD got there, the...

Judge Orders Interfaith to Remain Open

November 14, 2013

On November 13^th, a judge ordered that the hospital must stay open while further mediation occurs between owners that want to close the facility and the advocates of keeping Interfaith Medical Center...

Wall Street's Plan to Take Over Our Healthcare

November 12, 2013

Wall Street and private equity firms plan to take over healthcare through a series of tactics including changing the regulatory structure, promoting a private insurance model and lobbying for the introduction of for-profit healthcare facilities to enter the New York market.