Toolkit
Now that you've signed onto the campaign, help us to reach out to
other nurses. Here are some materials we hope you'll share with other
nurses and members of your community:
Leaders in Patient Safety are Ignoring Nursing's Evidence on Safe Staffing
Diana J. Mason, Ph.D, RN, FAAN, is a leading expert on the effects
of nurse staffing on patient outcomes. The following editorial appeared
in AJN, American Journal of Nursing, November 2006.
Download the PDF of Mason's November 2006 editorial
On January 20th, 2007, Mason appeared before Nurse Alliance RNs in Las
Vegas, Nevada to discuss safe-staffing, mandatory overtime and the
national nursing shortage.
Download the PDF of Mason's slideshow
A Nurse Careplan for the Patient Care Crisis
Below is a speech by Cathy Singer-Glasson, RN at the first Nurse
Alliance of Colorado Conference "Why are nurses leaving the bedside?"
on Friday, April 21.
Health Care and Nursing at a Crossroads
The scope of the U.S. health care crisis is reaching record
proportions. Meanwhile, dedicated and professional nurses who are
critical to both improving the quality of patient care and reducing
health care costs are leaving the bedside due to poor working
conditions and pay. Read about the health care and nursing crises.
Impact of Nurse Staffing on Patient Care
According to multiple studies and recommendations widely published
in recent years, more nurses at the bedside leads to fewer medical
errors and significantly better patient care. Read blurbs about each,
with links to source documents.
Solving the Nursing Shortage through Higher Wages
The Institute for Women's Policy Research recently examined trends
in nurse employment, wages and working conditions, and the beneficial
impact of a collective voice. Check out highlights of the group's
research.