Nurse News: VA ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Fatally Shot by Border Patrol, L&D Nurse Calls Out Unsafe Staffing, ‘Nurses SHIFT Change’ Petition, and 31K Kaiser Nurses Strike in CA & HI

Healthcare really said “no peace” again, so Club Nurse is clocking in to translate the chaos. This week, Colton covers the nurse news everyone’s talking about, from heartbreaking loss to major advocacy moves and strikes that could reshape staffing and patient safety. If you want the context without living on your For You page, this episode does the work for you.This week’s stories:Death of VA ICU nurse Alex Pretti: Honoring his life and the impact on the nursing communityL&D nurse Jen Hamilton calls out unsafe staffing: The one question every birthing patient should askNurses launch national petition on immigration enforcement: Protecting healthcare spaces and public trust31,000 Kaiser nurses begin strike in CA & HI: Safe staffing, wages, and worker protections on the lineHeavy topics, real conversations, and the reminders nurses need right now.>>Dedicated VA ICU Nurse Alex Pretti Dead After Clash with Border Patrol in Minneapolis>>L&D Nurse Jen Hamilton Calls Out Unsafe Staffing: ‘Ask This Question Before You Deliver’>>‘Nurses SHIFT Change’ Petition Raises Public Health Concerns About Immigration Enforcement>>31,000 Kaiser Nurses and Healthcare Workers Strike Across California and HawaiiJump Ahead to Listen:[01:05] Coping with a Heavy News Cycle[03:06] Introducing the Case of VA ICU Nurse Alex Pretti[04:05] Honoring Alex Pretti’s Life & Career[05:20] Community Reaction & Where to Learn More[06:18] The Question for Expecting Parents About Safe Staffing[07:09] What AWHONN Safe Staffing Standards Mean[08:06] Why Ratios Matter During Labor & Delivery[09:23] Nurses’ Petition on Immigration & Public Health[10:30] Key Reform Demands in the Petition[11:12] How Nurses Can Take Action on the PetitionConnect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurseTikTok: @nursecolton🎙️ About the Club Nurse PodcastThank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with a colleague.🌐 Connect With UsOfficial Website: Visit nurse.org/clubnurse for episodes, articles, and exclusive nursing resources.Watch on YouTube: Subscribe to Club Nurse on YouTube to watch full video episodes and highlights.Follow Nurse.org:Instagram: @nurse_orgFacebook: @nurse-orgLinkedIn: @nurse-orgTikTok: @nurse.orgConnect with Colton on social media:Instagram: @coltonalanlord, @club.nurseTikTok: @nursecolton