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<![CDATA[MN Organization of Registered Nurses - Blog]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:27:27 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[A Letter from Cami Peterson-DeVries, MNORN President]]>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:17:47 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/a-letter-from-cami-peterson-devries-mnorn-presidentDear MNORN Members,

Today, our nursing community is grieving. We have lost a fellow registered nurse to an act of violence connected to immigration enforcement. Regardless of where each of us stands on the issues surrounding this moment, the loss of a nurse, a caregiver, a colleague, a human being cuts us deeply.

This message is not about politics. It is about mourning a life taken too soon and honoring the calling we all share.

As nurses, we understand loss in a way others may not understand. We know how quickly life can change, how fragile safety can feel, and how pain reaches far beyond one individual to families, coworkers, patients, and communities. When one nurse is lost, all of us feel it.

In moments like this, our professional values guide us. We lead with compassion. We hold space for grief. We speak with care. We respect one another, even when perspectives differ. And we remember that at the center of this tragedy is a human life and a nurse who chose a profession devoted to healing.

Please be gentle with yourselves and with one another in the days ahead. Check in on each other. Allow room for sorrow, confusion, and reflection. If you are struggling please reach out, no one needs or should carry this alone.

On behalf of the Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses, we extend our deepest sympathy to the nurse’s family, friends, coworkers, and all who are grieving this loss. We honor their life by continuing to practice nursing with integrity, compassion, and respect for every human being.

Thank you for the way you continue to show up for your patients, your colleagues, and one another especially on days like this, when it can be so hard.

With care and solidarity,
Cami Peterson-DeVries, MNORN President
]]><![CDATA[A message from Cami Peterson-DeVries, MNORN president]]>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:16:53 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/a-message-from-cami-peterson-devries-mnorn-presidentDear MNORN Members,

Like many of you, I am carrying a deep sadness for what is happening in our state. As nurses, we do not experience these moments from a distance. We feel them in our bodies, in our hearts, and in the quiet pauses between tasks. We see the ripple effects in our patients, our residents, our colleagues, our families, and our communities.

Nursing teaches us to pay attention. We pay attention to suffering, to fear, to loss, and to the unspoken weight people carry. It also teaches us to respond with steadiness, compassion, and presence. In times like these, when there is grief and uncertainty around us, our role is not to amplify division but to anchor care, dignity, and humanity.

We are professionals trained to hold space for pain without turning away. We know how to remain calm in chaos, how to care when answers are unclear, and how to show up when it would be easier not to. That matters now. Your work matters now; whether you are at the bedside, in the community, in education, leadership, public health, or any other setting where nurses serve.

This moment calls us back to who we are as nurses: people grounded in ethics, guided by science, and committed to the well-being of every human life. We do not need to raise our voices in anger to be powerful. Our power is found in compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to care and to people.

Please take care of yourselves and one another. Check in on a colleague. Pause when you need to. Reach out for support. MNORN stands with you, and I am deeply grateful for the strength, integrity, and heart you bring to this profession every single day.

With respect and solidarity,
Cami Peterson-DeVries
Board President, Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses]]><![CDATA[State Nurses’ Associations Raise Alarm Over Reports of Potential Dismissal of USPSTF Members]]>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:48:17 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/state-nurses-associations-raise-alarm-over-reports-of-potential-dismissal-of-uspstf-membersMNORN is one of the members of a coalition of 16 state nurses' associations expressing profound concerns regarding recent reports that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is considering the removal of all current members of the non-partisan United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). These reports accompanied the last-minute cancellation of the USPSTF July meeting. A similar approach was taken by this administration with the previous members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). While HHS has publicly stated that no final decision has been made regarding the USPSTF composition, we take this opportunity to proactively reaffirm our strong support of this vital public health institution.

Read the full statement >
]]><![CDATA[2025 Elections for MNORN Positions]]>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:17:22 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/2025-elections-for-mnorn-positionsPut Your Leadership into Action - Elections for MNORN Positions are happening now! By deciding to run for a MNORN elected position, you make a choice to invest in your future and the future of nursing.

MNORN members have the capacity to influence public policy, professional nursing standards and the advancement of the association. In a leadership position, you will help MNORN and the nursing profession remain strong.

MNORN members will vote for the following positions in this Fall’s election:

First Vice President
Treasurer
Director (2)
Nominating Committee (2)
Representative to Membership Assembly (2 representatives and 2 alternates)

How to Become a Candidate:
To be eligible as a candidate for any of the elected positions, you must be a MNORN member and complete the Consent to Serve form below and return them, with your photo, to MNORN by email - kkoehn@mnorn.org by September 30th, 2025.

For more information, please contact MNORN ED, Kathi Koehn at kkoehn@mnorn.org or 651-271-5863.

Share this page or this flyer with others who may be interested: mnorn.org/mnorn-elections.]]><![CDATA[MNORN joins Nine other State Nurses Associations to Express Concern Over Emergency Abortion Access]]>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/mnorn-joins-nine-other-state-nurses-associations-to-express-concern-over-emergency-abortion-accessThe American Nurses Association\California, Washington State Nurses Association, Oregon Nurses Association, Delaware Nurses Association, Montana Nurses Association, Colorado Nurses Association, Connecticut Nurses Association, Hawai’i American Nurses Association, Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses, American Nurses Association Vermont, and American Nurses Association Ohio express profound concern over the Trump Administration’s recent rollback of federal guidance mandating hospitals to provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). As many states adopt restrictions on access to abortion, this action will undermine legal protections that ensure pregnant individuals facing life-threatening emergencies, such as ectopic pregnancies or severe preeclampsia, receive necessary, stabilizing care, including abortion services. By rescinding this guidance, the Administration introduces dangerous, life-threatening ambiguity into emergency care protocols. Rescinding this federal guidance will potentially prevent many healthcare providers from providing emergent, life-saving interventions due to fear of legal repercussions, thereby placing patients’ lives at increased risk.

We stand firmly against policies that compromise nurses' ethical and professional obligations to provide compassionate, evidence-based care, which can lead to life-threatening outcomes. We urge policymakers to prioritize the patients' lives, health, and autonomy by safeguarding access to comprehensive reproductive services and ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver care without fear of legal jeopardy.

]]><![CDATA[The Minnesota Organization of Registered Nurses (MNORN) Statement on Health Misinformation/Disinformation]]>Tue, 20 May 2025 18:33:34 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/the-minnesota-organization-of-registered-nurses-mnorn-statement-on-healthmisinformationdisinformationThe MNORN aligns with the American Nurses Association (ANA) in recognizing health misinformation is a critical societal concern. In today's digital information age, the rapid spread of health misinformation poses a significant challenge to public health and well-being. With social media, online forums, and instant messaging platforms amplifying false or misleading health claims, individuals are often exposed to inaccurate information that can influence their healthcare decisions related to but not limited to treatment, prevention, and wellness. Unlike evidence-informed medical guidance, misinformation, whether unintentional or deliberate, can erode trust in healthcare professionals, fuel skepticism about scientific advancements, and
contribute to harmful behaviors. Understanding the mechanisms behind the spread of health misinformation and promoting health literacy are critical steps in combating its impact and ensuring that the public has access to reliable, evidence-informed health information.

We acknowledge and recognize the importance of multiple perspectives with regard to health misinformation. As nurses we advocate for and at times are the voice for individuals, communities, and the public. The following position statement is from the perspective of the nurse and nursing profession to address the ethical responsibility, professional accountability, and critical role of nurses in addressing misinformation.

Read the full statement

]]><![CDATA[2024 MNORN Election voting begins on November 1st and closes on November 30th]]>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 01:17:25 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/2024-mnorn-election-voting-begins-on-november-1st-and-closes-on-november-30thThe MNORN Election will begin on November 1st and end November 30th. You will receive an online ballot from YesElections with complete instructions on how to cast your ballot.

You will receive an email from MNORN with the slate of candidates and their bios. Bios will also be available on your ballot so you can see them as you cast your votes.

Also on the ballot will be a polling question, the same one we have asked you for several years now. What topics do you think ANA should include in the 2024 Membership Assembly Dialogue Forums? Your responses to this question are more important than ever, as they will help shape dialogues both at ANA and MNORN.

Voting matters. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to vote when the ballot arrives in your in-box on November 1st. By doing so, you will help to shape our future.

Offices to be elected:

President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Director (2)
Nominating Committee (3)

]]><![CDATA[Call for Candidates for MNORN Positions]]>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:38:31 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/call-for-candidates-for-mnorn-positionsPut Your Leadership into Action - Serve in a MNORN Elected Position!
By deciding to run for a MNORN elected position, you make a choice to invest in your future and the future of nursing.

MNORN members have the capacity to influence public policy, professional nursing standards and the advancement of the association. In a leadership position, you will help MNORN and the nursing profession remain strong.

MNORN members will vote for the following positions in this Fall’s election:

President
Second Vice President
Secretary
Director(s) - 2
Nominating Committee - 3

How to Become a Candidate:
To be eligible as a candidate for any of the elected positions, you must be a MNORN member and complete the Consent to Serve form and return them, with your photo, to MNORN by email - kkoehn@mnorn.org by September 30th, 2024.

For more information, please contact MNORN ED, Kathi Koehn at kkoehn@mnorn.org or 651-271-5863.]]><![CDATA[ANA has a new webpage on their website focusing on Environmental Health!]]>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:53:36 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/ana-has-a-new-webpage-on-their-website-focusing-on-environmental-healthIncluded on the webpage are:

Link to the ANA position statement, Nurses' Role in Addressing Global Climate Justice and Health
A two-page infographic on what nursing associations and individual nurses can do
Links to additional resources.

Check it out!
nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/health-safety/environmental-health

]]><![CDATA[2023 MNORN Election voting begins on November 1st and closes on November 30th]]>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.mnorn.org/blog/2023-mnorn-election-voting-begins-on-november-1st-and-closes-on-november-30thThe MNORN Election will begin on November 1st and end November 30th. You will receive an online ballot from YesElections with complete instructions on how to cast your votes.

You will see the Candidate Bios on the ballot, but we decided to print them in this Newsletter so you can see them in advance.

Also on the ballot will be a polling question, the same one we have asked you for several years now. What topics do you think ANA should include in the 2024 Membership Assembly Dialogue Forums? Your responses to this question are more important than ever, as they will help shape dialogues both at ANA and MNORN.

Voting matters. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to vote when the ballot arrives in your in-box on November 1st. By doing so, you will help to shape our future.

Offices to be elected:

1st Vice President
Treasurer
Director (2)
Nominating Committee (2)
Representative to ANA Membership Assembly (2)

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