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Good Morning, Readers |
Juneteenth holds a special significance, marking the end of slavery in the United States. Here are four accounts from nurses about what this day means to them, their reflections on its impact, and how they choose to celebrate this pivotal moment in African American history.
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Today's Top Beats |
🫥 Nursingβs Hidden Figures 🧰 Diversity Toolkits 🩺 Mary Mahoney
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HANDOFF |
Hidden Figures |
The 2016 film Hidden Figures illuminated the contributions of female African-American mathematicians in NASAβs early days, but we could just as easily have an entire series about the hidden figures of nursing. Check out this powerful poem about these βoriginal Black healers who cared for the sick across racial and social divides.β Before jumping into that,
you may want to get the backstory on some of the βBlack Angelsβ mentioned in the poem here.
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TB Black Angels |
Speaking of Black Angels, are you familiar with the mid-20th century Black nurses who cared for tuberculosis patients after their white counterparts abandoned Sea View Hospital on Staten Island? The hospital recruited some 300 Black nurses, many of whom were lured in by the promise of a fair wage during a time when most hospitals shunned Black nurses. Sea View conducted the first trials of the TB drug isoniazid, and these heroes were critical to understanding its efficacy. Itβs no wonder then that theyβve been immortalized with a book, exhibition, and mural. Β
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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1879 |
The year Mary Mahoney became the first Black woman to complete nurseβs training in the United States. Click here to learn more about her and her historical connection to womenβs suffrage.
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THE BREAK ROOM WITH SELF-CARE CATALYST |
Why Do We Procrastinate? |
4 reasons youβre putting that task off βuntil tomorrow:β
Fear of Failure: One of the biggest reasons we procrastinate is the fear of not meeting expectations or failing at a task (This you? You are NOT alone!). This can lead to us avoiding things to protect ourselves from a hypothetical threat or judgment.
Perfectionism: Striving for perfection can, oddly enough, lead to procrastination. Youβd think it would do the opposite, but when you set excessively high standards for yourself, you may delay starting/completing tasks because you fear you won't excel.
Decision Fatigue: The constant need to make decisions throughout the day = depleted mental energy. When youβre faced with too many decisions, you may experience decision fatigue, which can lead to procrastination which = avoiding more decisions.
Overwhelm and Burnout: Juggling multiple complex tasks & overcommitting makes it difficult to prioritize and take action. We procrastinate as we struggle to manage our workload and overwhelm.
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5 Books for Boosting Your Juneteenth IQ |
Pick up some books about Black Americansβ struggles for freedom, respect, civil rights, and equal opportunities in our history and today.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Badge Reel Boost |
This badge reel can serve as a good reminder for both yourself and your patients.
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BREAK ROOM |
Juneteenth Origin Story |
Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021, but its origins stretch back to 1865, when it was first observed in Galveston, Texas, as the African American Emancipation Day. Learn its history here.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Click here to see TNBβs newest addition to our rockstar advisory board.
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