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In Haiti Volunteers, the Spirit
and Compassion of a Nurse
Relief workers' selfless service is the essence of the
nursing profession. By Rose Ann DeMoro
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News Briefs
Healthcare Reform: What Went Wrong 5 | SinglePayer Fight Moves to States 6 | Minnesota Nurses
Gear Up for Major Contract Negotiations
8 | MountainView RNs Join National Nurses
Movement 9 | Massachusetts Nurses Take
On Workplace Violence 10 | Town Hall Meetings
Show Reality of Nurse Staffing in Michigan.
United We Stand
Only two months old, the largest RN organization
in United States history is already changing the face
of nursing. By Felicia Mello
FAQ on NNU
Get answers to your pressing questions about
National Nurses United.
Fearless Leaders
22 Helping Haiti
When Haiti's earthquake survivors needed
medical attention, nurses from across the United
States answered the call. By Felicia Mello and
Gerard Brogan, RN
30 Influenza Pandemics:
The Critical Advocacy Role
of the Registered Nurse
The H1N1 pandemic is grabbing headlines around
the world. Are you prepared? Submitted by the Joint
Nursing Practice Commission and Hedy Dumpel, RN, JD
ON THE COVER: National Nurses United
Co-presidents Jean Ross, Karen Higgins, and
Deborah Burger protest in front of the Arizona
Hospital Association during NNU's founding
convention. Photo by Jaclyn Higgs.
Meet the four courageous women at the helm
of the RN super-union.
JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2010
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