Public Statement from the Colorado Public Health Association – Public Health Nurse Section
The Public Health Nurse Section of the Colorado Public Health Association grieves and condemns the murder of Alex Pretti, RN. As an intensive care nurse at the VA, Alex dedicated his career to caring for military veterans and their families and was killed by the U.S. government while acting in service to his community. We hold his family and loved ones in our hearts. The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, Provision 8.2, is unequivocal: “Where there are human rights violations, nurses...