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Happy Fri-YAY, Readers!

On this day in 1785, Benjamin Franklin revealed his design for bifocal glasses. As someone with terrible eyesight (no, really…you don’t want to know my prescription 🙈), I am super grateful for this amazing invention!

Hope everyone has an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day weekend! TNB will be taking Monday off, but we'll be back on Tuesday. See you then!

Today's Top Beats

🩺 New PA Program
👁️ Improve Your Focus

✈️ Memorial Day Destinations

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New York-Based PA Program Opens

Looking to continue your education? Northeast College of Health Sciences is launching an MS in Physician Assistant Studies, with its first class beginning in January 2026. Designed to meet the growing demand for physician assistants—ranked 3rd place in best job overall—the 24-month hybrid program combines online coursework with in-person clinical training. Students will study on Northeast’s high-tech campus before completing clinical rotations across New York and beyond. Applications for the inaugural class are now open, and slots for a virtual open house of the program are still available.

UnitedHealth Paid Nursing Homes to Cut Transfers

UnitedHealth Group secretly paid nursing homes bonuses to reduce hospital transfers for residents, prioritizing cost-cutting over care, a Guardian investigation revealed. The widespread initiative encouraged low hospitalization rates through financial incentives and penalties, sometimes delaying critical care and causing harm. Nurse practitioner whistleblowers and internal documents detailed pressure on staff to push DNR orders and override medical decisions, while residents and families remained unaware. UnitedHealth points to a 2019 study highlighting its success in reducing hospitalizations, which doesn’t account for negative health outcomes caused by missing hospital care.

Improve Your Attention Span

Over the past 20 years, the average person’s attention span has dropped from 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds, with 24/7 news, pandemic-induced screen time, and endless notifications taking a toll. But you can rebuild your focus through intentional habits: take “active” breaks, turn off notifications, avoid multitasking, and start with enjoyable, goal-driven activities. Techniques like the Pomodoro method and small, focused steps help retrain attention. Consistency is key—like a muscle, focus improves with practice and fades without it.

TOGETHER WITH EKO

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TODAY'S TOP VITAL

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The number of states, along with Washington D.C., that allow medical aid in dying now that Delaware has legalized it. Click here to learn the other 10 states.

NURSE ON-CALL

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Today’s Trivia Topics

Welcome back for another round of Today’s Trivia Topics! For the month of May, I’m focusing our trivia on the mental health of nurses in recognition of national Mental Health Awareness Month. To find the answers to the questions, click on the emojis at the start of each question.

🤔 What percentage of nurses feel as if they are truly “emotionally healthy?”

🤔 What percentages of nurses have reported that they feel “overworked,” “undervalued,” and “overwhelmed” in regard to their work as a nurse?

🤔 What percentage of nurses have reported that they could recommend at least 2 reliable sources of support to a fellow nurse who is experiencing emotional distress?

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SUPPLY ROOM

On Your Mark

You'll never mistake which pen is yours if you use these cute personalized ones!

BREAK ROOM

Burrito Brekkie

Are you looking for easier ways to meal prep your breakfast for the week? Check out this easy and healthy one sheet pan breakfast burrito recipe!

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS

Ever wonder what the most popular Memorial Day weekend destination is? Hint: It’s not the beach!

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