10 Providence nurses suspended over demand for N95 masks while caring for coronavirus patients

SANTA MONICA — Ten nurses at Providence St. John’s Health Center remained on suspension Thursday after refusing to treat coronavirus patients without N95 respirator masks, although their union claimed victory with the hospital’s announcement it is now providing the equipment.
According to the California Nurses Association/National Nurses United, at least 15 nurses at the Santa Monica hospital refused to treat coronavirus patients unless they were given N95 masks or higher-stand