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Nurse shortages result in patient deaths, strikes

Staffing shortages aren't simply headaches for the medical staff. Staffing levels that can't meet demand can cause strikes and, even worse, patient deaths. The Pennsylvania Department of Health

Massachusetts hospitals bracing for nurses strike

Hospital administrators in Massachusetts suspect the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) is planning to strike on Apr. 22, the start of Easter weekend. Unresolved staffing, pay and pension issues

After nurse strike, hospital imposed two-day lockout

Upon returning from a 24-hour strike, nurses discovered they were locked out Wednesday from Watsonville (Calif.) Community Hospital, the Register-Pajaronian reports. Hospital security staff gave the

Nurses, Twin Cities hospitals agree on a deal, avert strike

After months of talks and rising tension, the Minnesota Nurses Association and 14 Twin Cities hospitals reached an agreement, averting a strike scheduled for next week, Minnesota Public Radio