Nurse Alliance
National Healthcare Union to Transform Healthcare in America
As the nation's healthcare crisis continues to worsen, SEIU recently launched in Baltimore the formation of SEIU Healthcare, a new national healthcare union with more than one million members.
As the healthcare arm of SEIU, the "union within a union" will focus on uniting more of the 9 million healthcare workers who don’t have a voice for quality care through a union.
Says Florida RN Gladys Agudelo, "We are on the front lines of healthcare every day, providing quality care, but also seeing firsthand the many ways our healthcare system is failing people in this country. Through SEIU Healthcare we'll make our voices heard to change healthcare." More »
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BSN Requirements
There has been long-standing debate within the nursing profession about the minimum degree required for professional nursing practice. Recently the debate re-ignited in New York with proposed legislation that would mandate the BSN for future RNs to continue practice beyond 10 years. This debate is of critical concern to the more than 17,000 SEIU registered nurses who work in New York State as well as to RNs across the country. Read more »
Nurse Locals Near You
Tens of thousands of nurses are already working together in SEIU to improve working conditions and patient care and gain a voice in how care is delivered in their hospitals. Find the nurse local nearest you »
Hospital Systems Issues
Pennsylvania RNs Score Victory for Patient Care
Last year, 550 RNs in Beaver, PA struck a victory for patient care by ratifying one of the best nurse contracts in the country. More »
