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Nurses hold vigil at UPMC Altoona urging action on workplace violence incidents
December 2, 2025 / 6 WJAC by Baylee Wojcik
UPMC Altoona nurses held candlelight vigil following two violent patient assaults within weeks—one hospitalizing healthcare worker Travis Dunn with skull fracture and brain bleed. Union nurses cite pervasive workplace violence during contract negotiations, demanding safety improvements before December 31st contract expiration.
OSU Nurses demand investigation into Wexner hospital leadership
December 2 2025 / The Columbus Dispatch by Samantha Hendrickson
Ohio State University Nurses Organization demands transparent investigation into Wexner Medical Center's response to November 6 assault on postpartum nurse. Union president Rick Lucas addressed hospital board citing pattern of workplace violence incidents and inadequate institutional response to protect healthcare workers.
'Using theater to teach nurses:' Simulation training is shaping the future of nursing education
UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing launched innovative simulation program using professional actors to train nursing students in workplace violence de-escalation. Grant-funded initiative responds to National Nurses United survey showing eight in ten nurses experienced workplace violence within past year, with retention concerns mounting.
November 29, 2025 / WRAL News by Mackenzie Thomas, UNC Media Hub
WVU Tech student nurses show empathy and service, delivering Thanksgiving hope to 32 families
November 21, 2025 / ABC 4 WOAY by Jillian Risberg
WVU Tech Student Nurses Association assembled 32 complete Thanksgiving meal baskets for students and community members facing hardship. The initiative, now in its 20th year, exemplifies nursing's commitment to community service and empathy, with students from all levels contributing donations and delivering hope during the holiday season.
Why Gratitude Can Be a Powerful Medicine
November 29 2025 / The Columbus Dispatch by Samantha Hendrickson
Ohio State University Nurses Organization demands transparent investigation into Wexner Medical Center's response to November 6 assault on postpartum nurse. Union president Rick Lucas addressed hospital board citing pattern of workplace violence incidents and inadequate institutional response to protect healthcare workers.