A.I.’s impact on nursing and health care
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding in all workplaces, and hospitals are no exception. Without our collective action, A.I.’s expansion will accelerate the hospital industry’s race to the bottom and drastically limit nurses’ ability to provide quality care.
Where the Action Is
Professional Practice Committee meetings are where nurses brainstorm solutions and hold management accountable. If you want to find out what is happening at your hospital, talk to a PPC member.
NNU building nurse power, 2021-2024
National Nurses United is building nurse power from coast to coast. Check out our most recent accomplishments.
Press releases
Over the past four years, and throughout his career, President Joe Biden has worked to improve the lives of working people across this country. Under his leadership, his administration has embraced nurses’ values of caring, compassion, and community. National Nurses United is deeply grateful for his service and dedication to our nation.
Organize with National Nurses United to improve workplace standards through collective bargaining, reform national health care legislation, and make a difference for you and your patients.
Videos
Safe staffing ratios protect patients and nurses
Safe RN ratios have been proven to improve the quality of care and nurse recruitment and retention in California hospitals.
We can organize and win — anywhere
Hear from nurses in Maine, North Carolina, and North Dakota on how and why they organized their hospitals.
National Nurse Magazine
Software don’t care: RNs challenge A.I. and other technology, know nursing judgment is best
Wichita nurses win first union contract
Ascension RNs held two strikes before claiming victory
Union nurse testifies at U.S. Senate field hearing
Mission Hospital RN appeared as a witness before the HELP Committee
Where the Action Is
Professional Practice Committee meetings are where nurses brainstorm solutions and hold management accountable
CE classes
As an NNU member, you have access to our diverse calendar of online and in-person continuing education classes. Check out our full course calendar.
Join the Nurse Advocacy Network
Join our activist network of nurses, other health care workers, patients, and community supporters who mobilize for patient care protections and health care justice.
Join the Retiree Division
Join the Retiree Division and our campaign to: advocate for national legislation for RN staffing ratios and health care and safety reforms; block hospital industry efforts to undermine RN professional practice; organize new members at non-union hospitals; and inspire the next generation of RN activists.
Scholarships
CNA/NNOC offers scholarship awards to members who are enrolled in formal education programs or attending educational conferences, as well as for students enrolled in an Associate Degree Nursing program (or equivalent). Applications open April 1, 2024.