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Today, our featured Nurses Week giveaway sponsor is Eko, the brand revolutionizing the stethoscope game. They’re giving away some amazing freebies to TNB readers. Keep reading for more details!
We’ve also teamed up with brands like Subway, Hatch, Cozy Earth, and more to bring you our biggest giveaway yet––because you deserve it!
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Today's Top Beats |
🎁 Nurses Week Treats
✍️ How To Start
📕 Free CEUs
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How To Start… |
From fear of failure to anxiety over uncertainty, there are numerous reasons why it often feels like the hardest part of any task is starting it, which psychologists call “procrastination paralysis.” While there are some general strategies you can employ to overcome this, such as focusing on small steps or goals and motivating yourself with little rewards, a game
plan tailored to the specific activity may be more helpful. Check out The Guardian’s “How to Start” series for specific tips on starting running, budgeting, reducing your carbon footprint, and more.
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Medical Journals Receive Threatening Letters |
Several prominent medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and CHEST, have received letters from Edward R. Martin Jr., the interim US attorney for the District of Columbia, questioning their neutrality and suggesting potential bias in their editorial practices. The letters, which bring up the journals’ tax-exempt status and ask about misinformation
and funding influences, are sparking concerns among editors and legal experts who view them as an attempt to intimidate, politicize, and even censor scientific publishing, despite First Amendment protections.
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The Fight Against HHS Restructuring |
A coalition of 20 attorneys general from 19 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit challenging the massive restructuring of HHS under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The lawsuit claims Kennedy’s reorganization has unlawfully slashed over 25% of the HHS workforce, eliminating entire programs and agencies essential to public health, including those
related to disease testing, maternal health, tobacco prevention, and poverty guideline management. They’re asking a judge to overturn the directive, asserting that such drastic actions cannot bypass congressional authority.
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TOGETHER WITH EKO
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Hear That? It’s a Nurses Week Giveaway! |
Take a big deep breath—do you hear that? It’s the sound of a Nurses Week Giveaway sponsored by the Eko CORE 500™ Digital Stethoscope! This Nurses Week, Eko is gifting four lucky TNB subscribers a brand new CORE 500™ stethoscope (yep, the $399 one 😍).
The CORE 500™ isn’t just stylish—it’s smart. With advanced tech to help catch heart and lung issues early, it’s the upgrade your ears deserve. As nurses, we support companies that support us—so whether you’re treating yourself, upgrading your go-to, or surprising a new grad, don’t miss this chance to win!
👉 Enter* here & celebrate Nurses Week the Eko way!
P.S. Even if you don't win, we’ve got you covered (literally)! Eko is offering a free chestpiece cover to TNB subscribers along with $50 off CORE 500™—just use code TNBCOVER at checkout here. Offer expires 5/31!
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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12% |
The percentage of hospitals that have received an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. Click here to learn which state ranked #1 and which states have no A-rated hospitals.
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NURSE ON-CALL
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MAP OF THE MODERN NURSE WITH DEBRIEFING THE FRONT LINES
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Debriefing: A Tool for Systems Change |
Debriefing after a critical incident involves reviewing situations, exploring thought processes, questioning assumptions, and identifying areas for improvement. How?
💙 It provides emotional support by acknowledging the traumatic experience, facilitating emotional expression, and offering support from colleagues with the intent to co-regulate in a peer-to-peer environment.
💙 The team objectively reviews the incident to understand what happened, why, and how to prevent it in the future, considering both immediate and long-term actions.
💙 While acknowledging the emotional impact, the team identifies strengths and areas for improvement in procedures or communication.
💙 Debriefing also creates a space for sharing coping strategies and mutual support, helping staff manage stress and the emotional toll of the event.
Debriefing after a critical incident is essential for both emotional support and systemic improvement, serving a trifold purpose: ensuring the safety of patients and staff, improving quality, and enhancing retention. It aims to provide emotional support, deepen understanding, and identify lessons learned to improve future practices.
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Debriefing the Front Lines is a mental health organization, debriefing single incident and Cumulative Care Taking Trauma®.
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7 Creative and Free CEU Hacks |
Discover how to get your CEUs through unique and creative formats for every kind of learner.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
On Your Mark |
You'll never mistake which pen is yours if you use these cute personalized ones!
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BREAK ROOM |
Life Triage |
As a nurse, you may be used to triaging patients all the time. However, have you ever tried triaging your own “crazy busy” life? You would not believe how this ER doctor does it!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Don’t forget to follow The Nursing Beat on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Facebook for updates on Nurses Week giveaways!
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*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Giveaway begins 5/6/25 at 0700 and ends 5/12/25 at 2359. Open to legal U.S. residents age 18+ who are licensed nurses or nursing students.
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