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Nurses in the News

Read more about nurses in the news – what RNs are saying to the public about patient care, the health care crisis and the nurse staffing shortage. Please note that many news outlets require registration and payment for older articles.




Nurses want fair union organizing
Detroit News
Apr 25, 2008

AFL-CIO Report: Workplaces Not as Safe as OSHA Claims
http://www.occupationalhazards.com/News/Article/79987/AFLCIO_Report_Workplaces_Not_as_Safe_as_OSHA_Claims.aspx
Apr 25, 2008

Nurse aims for limits on back-breaking work
Miami Herald
Apr 8, 2008

Making Room For 'Dr. Nurse'
Wall Street Journal
Apr 2, 2008

Federal agency creates site to help patients compare hospitals
Dallas Morning News
Apr 1, 2008

Minnesota Nurses Join UAN
AFL-CIO Blog
Apr 1, 2008

Sleep deprived pay the price for shift work
LA Times
Mar 27, 2008

Houston nurses' vote on unionizing may touch Dallas
Dallas Morning News
Mar 27, 2008

California Nurses Strike At Sutter Is About Patient Care And Staffing
Workers Independent News Radio
Mar 25, 2008

UC, nurses agree to terms
San Diego Union-Tribune
Mar 18, 2008



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