A study by John Hopkins University says that hospital medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States, with only heart…[ Read More ]
Author Archives: MN Nurses
By Carrie Mortrud, RN Some people might be asking the question: Why are Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA) nurses on strike at five…[ Read More ]
BREAKING NEWS! Most patients don’t understand their self-care post hospital stay. Except that’s not news to nurses. Last week, the the CMS…[ Read More ]
Rushed through discharge? You’re not alone. In hospitals across the country, federal data reveals that fewer than half of patients say they…[ Read More ]
It’s National Nurses Week, but instead of being honored for their service and dedication, many nurses across the country are rallying for…[ Read More ]
By Carrie Mortrud, RN How will most nurses be honored during National Nurses Week, which begins May 6? Unfortunately, the scenario looks…[ Read More ]
By Carrie Motrud, RN If you or a loved one are scheduled for surgery at a Minnesota hospital, it’s important to know…[ Read More ]
By Carrie Mortrud, RN “MY BRAINS” or what I used to call my Assignment Sheets. Oh, how I wish I would have…[ Read More ]
By Carrie Mortrud, RN MNA Policy Project Specialist Last week there was an article, “Nurse staff levels draw hot debate” in…[ Read More ]
Across the country, including in Minnesota, nurses say they are being increasingly short staffed by hospitals. In Michigan, a recent survey of…[ Read More ]