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VA Nurses & Medical Workers Are Now Exempt from Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout
2/10/2025 (Update) U.S. District Judge George O’Toole, Boston, has extended the pause on Trump’s Deferred Resignation program throughout Monday, February…
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Nurses Union Says Hartford Healthcare Is Not Following New Overtime Law, Federal Dispute
The Backus Federation of Nurses AFT Local 5149 has taken legal action against Hartford Healthcare, the parent company of Backus…
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20 States Could Block Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule, Joint Lawsuit Filed
In a significant development for the nursing home industry, 20 states have joined forces to sue the U.S. federal government…
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Deaf Nurse’s Job Offer Revoked After Requesting Accommodations, Federal Lawsuit Alleges
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a federal lawsuit against Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) and GBMC…
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Texas Could Block Federal Nursing Home Staffing Rule, AG Files Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, seeking to block a new federal rule…
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Nurse Accuses Federal Security Officer of Rape at Work, Sues US Government
According to a federal lawsuit, Ryan Gonzalez, who was employed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, allegedly used surveillance cameras…
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Biden’s Federal Staffing Mandate For Nurses and CNAs in Long Term Care Announced
In a groundbreaking move aimed at improving the quality of care in nursing homes across the United States, the Biden…
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Fake Nurse On Dating Apps Faces Federal Charges For Assaulting Women
Herman Brightman has been indicted on eight federal charges for allegedly posing as a nurse on dating apps and social…
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Federal Nurse Safe Staffing Bill Gains Support From The ANA
The American Nurses Association (ANA) recently announced its support for new federal legislation focused on implementing minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios…
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Fake Nurse Indicted By Federal Government, Faces Prison Time
Image: Leticia Gallarzo Update 9/28/2023 In a recent announcement, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten for the Western District of Michigan revealed a…
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