Nurses opt to stick with Hawaii Nurses Assn

The "power of unity" was the resounding message as the Hawaii Nurses Association (HNA) voted to remain united with its national organization, the American Nurses Association (ANA).

The 134-19 vote was held July 21 at HNA's special House of Delegates meeting at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. The decision comes at a time of a shortage of nurses and a greater recognition of the link between appropriate nursing care and quality patient outcomes. Nurses often say they find strength in unity as they fight against dangerous practices such as mandatory overtime and unsafe nurse—patient ratios.

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