Congratulations to SEIU49 Members appointed to the Oregon State Board of Nursing
See Rachel and Felipa providing testimony to the senate committee here at the timestamp 46:15 and 49:13
Congratulations to Felipa Nesta, an LPN at Kaiser and Rachel Dennis, a CNA at Sacred Heart who were part of appointments heard by the Senate Rules Committee for the Oregon State Board of Nursing, ensuring that frontline healthcare workers are represented in critical decisions impacting patient care and nursing policies.
“As the world changes, especially the world of health care, I want to make sure that we are progressing towards the future. We know that there is a shortage of nurses and nursing assistants and that as our population ages, we will need even more. Serving as the CNA representative on the Oregon State Board of Nursing is critical because we are part of the team that at times can be overlooked.”
—Rachel Dennis, CNA at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart
"I have worked in health care since the 1990s, following my mother into the profession at Kaiser. To do this work you have to have a big heart and care about the people that we serve ...I want to support our care teams in this role because I have seen how all of us working across licensed professions can deliver the care that we need despite the most challenging circumstances."
—Felipa Nesta, LPN at Kaiser
