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Good Morning, Readers! |
One of today’s stories discusses Magnet-designated hospitals. For those of you that have worked at both Magnet- and non-Magnet hospitals, I’m curious: what differences did you experience, if any? Let me know here.
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Today's Top Beats |
🧲 Magnet Distinction
💉 Updated Vaccines
🩺 Managing Nursing Strikes
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HANDOFF |
Earned with Distinction |
Fewer than 10% of hospitals in the U.S. have earned the prestigious Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. These hospitals have high nurse job satisfaction, low RN turnover, and low 30-day mortality rates. But even fewer—just 11 hospitals in nine states—have earned the relatively new Magnet with Distinction award, given to the highest performing Magnet institutions. See if your hospital or another near you received the new honor.
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It’s That Time Again |
Amidst one of the largest Covid surges since the Omicron wave, the FDA has approved the updated 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. As with the updated vaccines last year, the new vaccines are formulated to better target recently circulating strains. Hopefully the summer surge reminded people of the importance of getting vaccinated, given that only about one in five adults got last year’s vaccine, whose variant is no longer circulating.
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Ready to Serve |
The final barrier has fallen for people with HIV who want to enlist in the U.S. military. Federal Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled last week that the Pentagon’s policy—which barred from service even those who are asymptomatic and have undetectable viral loads—is ”irrational, arbitrary, and capricious” while also contributing to stigma. Brinkema is the same judge who ruled in 2022 that existing service members with HIV can be commissioned as officers and deployed on active duty overseas.
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TOGETHER WITH VIRTUAL NURSING ACADEMY
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Transforming Care Delivery: A New Partnership |
The Virginia Nurses Association and Virtual Nursing Academy are thrilled to announce an innovative partnership aimed at equipping members with the education and support needed to develop and implement virtual nursing care models.
This first-of-its-kind collaboration provides members with access to cutting-edge educational programming designed to create transformative virtual nursing care delivery models within their organizations. These models aim to address workforce challenges, enhance care efficiency, and improve patient outcomes.
"By partnering with the Virtual Nursing Academy, we are providing our members with invaluable resources to navigate and lead in the evolving landscape of healthcare," said Janet Wall, CEO of the Virginia Nurses Association. "We are honored to partner with the Virginia Nurses Association because our goals are aligned around providing leaders with the tools they need to innovate and excel in launching virtual care delivery models" said Bonnie Clipper, CEO of the Virtual Nursing Academy.
For more information about this partnership and the educational opportunities available, please visit Virginia Nurses Association and Virtual Nursing Academy.
Join the Virtual Nursing Academy and be a part of the revolution in nursing care! Sign up for a Virtual Nurse Meet Up on September 10 to learn more, or enroll in the Virtual Nursing Academy today and use discount code TNB for a $200 discount on enrollment for the next Virtual Nursing Academy starting on October 2024. Participants will earn 33.75 CEs when they complete the program.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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5.8 million |
The estimated number of kids who have long Covid in the U.S. Check out the most common symptoms in kids with this not-so-rare disease.
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MANAGER'S MEMO
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Striking a Balance: Nurse Managers During Strikes |
As nurse managers, we may find ourselves balancing the support of our staff with the need to maintain departmental operations during a nursing strike. These situations are undoubtedly challenging, often straining our relationships with our teams.
Open communication is crucial and every situation is unique. Therefore, how we navigate these moments can vary. While it’s essential to respect collective bargaining agreements and labor relations policies, I believe in showing your staff non-judgmental understanding, no matter how hard that may be. Strikes have a complex impact, but their intentions are rooted in a desire for positive change.
I want to hear from you: How do you balance your responsibilities as a manager while supporting your staff during a strike? What strategies have you found effective? Email me your thoughts, and together, we can explore how to navigate these complex situations.
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Manager's Memo is written by a real-life nurse manager of a busy hospital department. Have questions for TNB's resident manager? Email TNB's resident manager here.
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Nursing Strikes Throughout History |
Most people say that history repeats itself. In the case of nursing strikes, much of its history has remained unchanged since the beginning.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Jot It Down |
Ever wish you could keep a private record of all the things your patients say or do? Now you can with this handy journal!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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A group of New York nurse practitioners recently saved an 83-year-old man who collapsed at an ATM outside their workplace. Watch the amazing video and share your thoughts on TNB’s Instagram!
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