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NFN Member Secures Victories for Patient Safety

September 2, 2010

Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA) has won two landmark decisions for patient safety on the issue of missed breaks for registered nurses. Cases decided in Seattle and Spokane both affirm…

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Vigil Today in Support of NY Nurse Attacked by Patient

August 25, 2010

Today, National Federation of Nurses’ leadership will attend a candlelight vigil in support of the nurse who was viciously attacked and beaten by a patient last week at New York’s…

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NFN President Barbara Crane, RN: One of the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Health Care

August 23, 2010

Today, Modern Healthcare named NFN President Barbara Crane, RN, one of the top 100 most powerful people in health care! Ranking just number 48 on an impressive list of key…

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