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Today's Top Beats |
🩺 “Nurse Anesthesiologist”
🍽️ Culinary Medicine
🤑 Highest-Paid Specialties
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AMA Opposes “Nurse Anesthesiologist” |
A proposed Washington D.C. regulation would allow nurse anesthetists to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist"—and the American Medical Association is not having it. The AMA sent a letter to D.C.’s Department of Health opposing the regulation, arguing that it violates existing law, confuses patients, and undermines transparency. It also highlights the differences
in training, with anesthesiologists completing 15,000 clinical hours compared to CRNAs’ 2,600 hours. The letter is the AMA’s latest effort to fight what it calls “scope creep.”
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Infusing Culinary Medicine Into Physician Assistant Practice |
East Carolina University’s Nutrition Science Department has introduced a culinary medicine program to teach physician assistant students practical skills in cooking, nutrition, and budgeting for health-promoting foods. Ultimately, the program hopes to improve patient care and address chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension by teaching students how macro- and micronutrients impact overall health. Emphasizing food literacy, the initiative also incorporates workshops like the Farm2Clinic program to bring the concepts of culinary medicine into underserved communities.
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Highest-Paid Advanced Practice Specialities |
If you’re an advanced practice provider looking to switch to a higher-paid specialty, a new survey breaks down where the money’s at. For physician assistants, cardiothoracic surgery ($165,198), cardiovascular surgery ($158,113), and neonatal-perinatal medicine pediatrics ($154,623) are the top-earning specialities. For nurse practitioners, the highest-earning
specialities are pain medicine anesthesiology ($152,697), diagnostic radiology ($149,981), and outpatient psychiatry ($148,650). Keep in mind, however, that while a little extra cash can improve happiness, prioritizing money over time could have the opposite effect.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The number of states with trigger laws that would end Medicaid expansions if President-Elect Donald Trump cuts Medicaid funding. Click here to learn which states have the trigger laws, how many people are at risk of losing health coverage, and more.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Financially Thrive in 2025: A Nurse’s Guide |
As the new year approaches, let's make financial health a top priority so we can show up even better for our patients and teams! Here’s how we can financially thrive in 2025:
Set Clear Financial Goals: Whether it’s paying off debt, saving for a home, or investing for retirement, define specific, measurable goals. Download this
tool and write yours out!
Create a Financial Checklist: Review your budget, update your emergency fund, stay on top of your taxes, and more! This article breaks down the checklist month-by-month and highlights top things to consider.
Don’t Forget to Spend Money: Sounds crazy, right?! But stressing over saving 24/7 is not healthy. Learn more on how to best spend money on the things that truly bring you joy—like vacations or family time—while prioritizing savings for long-term security.
By planning intentionally and aligning your finances with your values, you can drastically improve your financial health. I look forward to hearing your money growth stories this year!
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Tales from Nursing School |
Tell us what happened in nursing school! We’re hearing some wild stories that are hard to believe. Some of the wildest will be published.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Oh, Christmas Tree... |
Pulmonary nurses and respiratory therapists will definitely appreciate this unique holiday-themed shirt!
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BREAK ROOM |
No-Cook Lunch |
Are you looking for a healthy and balanced meal that requires NO cooking? Check out this easy, microwave meal that is trending in Korea. Your taste buds are guaranteed to be satisfied!
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