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Media Advisory: Nurses Association to Hold Rally to Protest State Budget

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:38:03 -0500

WHAT: Rally to protest Executive State Budget's proposed cuts to healthcare

Media Advisory: Nurses Association to Hold Rally to Protest Proposed Executive State Budget

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:23:45 -0500

The NYS Nurses Association will hold a rally at the Capitol to protest $1 billion in cuts to healthcare in the proposed Executive State Budget.

Nurses Association Opposes Budget Cut to SUNY Nursing Education

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:18:30 -0500

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) opposes Governor Paterson's recommended $143,100 cut to funding for expanded SUNY nursing programs.

New York State Nurses Association Statement: Executive Budget Relating to Health Care

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:19:17 -0500

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) warns that the Governor's proposed $1 billion in healthcare provider cuts is a number so large that its impact on facilities will be devastating.

New York State Nurses Association Supports Nurses at Lenox Hill

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:56:19 -0500

The New York State Nurses Association today expressed its support for registered nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital, who are preparing to strike on Monday, Nov. 9.

Nurses Association Welcomes Suspension of Mandatory Flu Vaccinations

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:47:03 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association today welcomed the suspension of the state regulation requiring healthcare workers to receive flu vaccinations.

Nurses Association Urges State Legislature to Not Enact Interim Budget Cuts

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:37:31 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association is calling on the State Legislature to not enact a series of interim cuts to the state budget proposed Thursday by Gov. David Paterson.

CORRECTION: Nurses Association Honors Lisa Kosits with Nursing Practice Award

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:28:16 -0400

Lisa Kosits, clinical faculty member at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, was awarded the Nursing Practice award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on Oct. 10.

Nurses Association Honors David Keepnews

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:38:27 -0400

David Keepnews, associate professor at Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, was awarded the Media award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on Oct. 10.

Nurses Association Honors Julie Yeh

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:36:32 -0400

Julie Yeh, nursing student at New York University College of Nursing, was awarded the Nursing Student Leadership award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on Oct. 10.

Nurses Association Honors Connie Jastremski with Nursing Service Administration Award

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:31:28 -0400

Connie Jastremski, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient services at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY, was awarded the Nursing Service Administration award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on O...

Nurses Association Honors Joanne Lapidus-Graham with Nursing Education Award

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:30:05 -0400

Joanne Lapidus-Graham, associate professor of nursing for the School of Health Sciences at Farmingdale State College, was awarded the Nursing Education award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on Oct. 10.

Nurses Association Honors Barbara Krainovich-Miller with Membership Award

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:24:03 -0400

Barbara Krainovich-Miller, assistant dean and coordinator of the Academic Initiatives Program, Nursing Education Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs, New York University College of Nursing, was awarded the Membership award by the New York S...

Nurses Association Honors Linda Kosits with Nursing Practice Award

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:01 -0400

Linda Kosits, clinical faculty member at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, was awarded the Nursing Practice award by the New York State Nurses Association at its biennial convention on Oct. 10.

Nurses Urge Governor to Sign "Disclosure" Bill

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:29:26 -0400

Most people avoid thinking about what goes on inside a hospital until they or one of their family members are hospitalized.

Protect Nurses Against H1N1

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:11:11 -0400

As the nation gears up for an outbreak of H1N1 influenza, the New York State Nurses Association today called upon the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and healthcare facilities to provide the equipment and education necessary to prevent n...

Nurses Association Opposes Mandatory Flu Shots for Health Workers

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:04:32 -0400

Speaking today at a meeting of the New York State Hospital Planning and Review Council, the New York State Nurses Association strongly opposed a regulation that would require every healthcare worker in the state to be immunized for influenza.

State Senate Passes Nursing Care Quality Protection Act

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:31:37 -0400

The New York State Senate has passed the Nursing Care Quality Protection Act, (S3527) which requires healthcare facilities to disclose information about nurse staffing to state regulators and the public. The measure has been a top priority for the...

For Nurses Week, RNs Renew Commitment to Building a Healthy New York

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:32:41 -0400

Gov. David Paterson has proclaimed May 6-12, 2009, to be Nurses Week throughout the State of New York. Focusing on the theme of "Nurses Building a Healthy New York," the New York State Nurses Association has launched a campaign in support of healt...

NYS Nurses Association helps found new national nurses' union

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:34 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association, the leading union for registered nurses in the Empire State, has become one of the founding members of the National Federation of Nurses (NFN).

Experienced Nurses Rewarded In Breakthrough Contract at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:01:57 -0400

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Nurses welcome agreement to ban mandatory overtime

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:39:05 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association hailed an agreement announced today by the leaders of the State Legislature and Gov. David Paterson that will lead to a state law prohibiting healthcare employers from forcing nurses to work overtime.

Nurses Association Files Objection to Peninsula Hospital Election

Fri, 23 May 2008 12:21:23 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) has filed an objection with National Labor Relations Board related to the May 14 union representation election at Peninsula Hospital in Queens.

1199/SEIU tries to raid NYSNA unit

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:18 -0400

1199/SEIU has filed a petition to decertify the New York State Nurses Association as the collective bargaining agent for registered nurses at Peninsula Hospital.

Workshop to explore timely topic of diversity

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:33:04 -0400

The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is offering a unique, three-day seminar on the issues of ethnic diversity and social justice. These topics are keenly relevant at a time when race, gender, and immigration are topics of heated discussi...