nurses

As the end of another session comes quickly, it’s unlikely nursing staffing bills will move before December, when all legislation either goes to Gov. Mike DeWine or dies.

Nurses from Nationwide Children’s Hospital held a rally on Wednesday at Livingston Park to continue efforts to unionize after concerns about working conditions and pay.

Nurses across the state are pushing for hospitals to adopt mandatory staffing ratios, amid overwhelming patient loads. But hospitals and rural providers say it could make things worse.

Why are conditions for nurses so challenging, and what is happening to improve them? How will these problems affect the number of bedside nurses available nationwide?

Why are conditions for nurses so challenging, and what is happening to improve them? How will these problems affect the number of bedside nurses available nationwide?

The Ohio State University Nurses Organization (OSUNO) ratified a new union contract on Wednesday. OSUNO said the contract provides “stronger protections and resources” for nurses.

Nurses at Ohio State University held an informational picket on the front lawn outside of University Hospital on Wednesday.

Nurses from Ohio said critically short-staffed care units and workplace violence are causing some to consider leaving the profession.

Right now, there are no bills under consideration that would require staffing ratios in medical facilities in Ohio.

Ohio nurses held a rally at the Statehouse Thursday to bring light to issues plaguing the profession, such as low staffing.