Hello, Nurses!

It’s almost May, and here at TNB, we’re getting pretty excited about National Nurses Week, which is celebrated throughout the month. We’re preparing some incredible giveaways—the most we’ve ever had—with popular brands we think you’ll love.

Throughout the month, we’ll also publish exclusive interviews with some huge names in the nursing world. Be sure to open each newsletter in May so you don’t miss out on the exciting surprises we have lined up!

Today's Top Beats

😵‍💫 Where Are We with Burnout?
🤝 Autism Orgs Band Together

💬 Gen Z Nurse Slang

Stay Spectacular!

Abby McCoy

Managing Editor

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Where Are We with Burnout?

Healthcare worker burnout was a problem before the pandemic, but Covid brought the issue front and center like never before. Has there been progress since then? A little, suggests a new study—especially among nurses. RNs experienced one of the biggest drops in burnout, from 46% in 2020 to 24% in 2023. LPNs also saw a drop from 36% to 25%. But numbers are still higher than pre-pandemic, so the problem needs ongoing attention.

Autism Orgs Band Together

Federal health officials have axed the idea of creating an “autism registry,” but that suggestion is just one of many that has autism advocates worried about developing federal health policy on the issue. In a remarkable letter that brought together over 40 advocacy organizations—including some who have historically opposed one another—autism and disability advocates argued against Health Secretary Robert Kennedy’s “stigmatizing” rhetoric calling autism an “epidemic” that needs to be “prevented.”

The Threat of DNA Hackers

The development of Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) has been revolutionizing medicine, from identifying genetic disorders to precision medicine to transforming cancer management. But, inevitably, there’s a downside. Many DNA datasets are openly accessible online, and that means they can be hacked by cybercriminals who might “misuse the information for surveillance, manipulation, or malicious experimentation.” That’s the warning in a new article that calls for protection against cyber-biosecurity threats.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

5 Million

The number of people who could lose Medicaid coverage next year if Congress votes to include a work requirement. Find out who could be exempt.

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MANAGER'S MEMO

Leading, Lifting, and Belonging: Honoring Nurses Week

As National Nurses Week 2025 (May 6–12) approaches, here’s a reminder: this week isn’t just about celebrating our teams—it’s about honoring the culture we’re building, and the nurse within each of us who first answered the call to care.

This year, let’s be intentional. Create moments that recognize not only hard work, but growth, resilience, and heart. Workshops. Wellness boosts. Recognition that feels real, not routine.

And while you’re lifting others up, take a breath to lift yourself, too. We managers are nurses first, and that spirit still leads the way. Nurse leadership isn’t always loud, but it shapes the places we work—and the ones we leave better.

Let’s make this week a true reflection of who we are: a community that lifts, leads, and leans in.

Happy Nurses Week, leaders. You’re making a difference—every day.

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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