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Happy Fri-YAY, Readers! |
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ICYMI: The Nursing Beat will be taking a summer recess from today through August 1st.
I’ll be using the time off to spend some quality time with my kiddos, catch up on my TBR, and run my first Dungeons & Dragons campaign. 🤓
Can’t wait to cruise back into your inbox on August 4th. See you then! ❤️ |
Today's Top Beats |
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🩺 Mobile Nursing
🔬 Tissue Regeneration
🤖 Healthcare Robots |
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HANDOFF |
Nursing Unit on Wheels |
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On Saturday, July 19th, two new mobile care units will be opened to the public at a community health fair in East Greensboro, North Carolina. These 37-foot mobile units commissioned by The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s School of Nursing each have two private examination rooms—one for simulation training, and the other for community outreach, giving students hands-on experience and providing at-risk populations in the area with mobile healthcare. Other nursing schools in North Carolina and Mississippi have mobile units. Look inside here! |
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Breakthrough in Tissue Regeneration |
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Some mammals, like rabbits, can fully regenerate part of the ear after injury, but other mammals cannot. A study published in Science in June discovered this is because of a lack of retinoic acid, a molecule derived from vitamin A. The research team found if they supplemented mice and rats with retinoic acid or activated a key enzyme that helped create it, they could induce ear tissue regeneration. They hope these results will serve as a stepping stone toward regenerative medicine in humans. |
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Nurses Welcome Healthcare Robots |
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Experts project the global robotic nurse industry will surpass $2.77 billion by 2031, and hospitals are starting to integrate AI-powered robots like Moxi and TUG to offer much-needed assistance to their staff. One lab in Japan has created the “nurse bear,” which can gently lift patients in and out of bed. Research shows nurses don’t mind their robot counterparts—in fact, they welcome the help. Many feel nursebot integration meets the goals of reducing nurse workload, freeing up human staff for direct patient care. |
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL |
$1 Trillion |
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The amount of cut federal spending on Medicaid and ACA marketplaces. Find out which Americans may feel the impact most. |
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NURSE ON-CALL |
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE KEL |
Today’s Trivia Topics |
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It’s time for July’s trivia topics! This month is UV (ultraviolet) Safety and Awareness Month, so today’s trivia will be related to UV radiation. To find the answers to the questions, click on the emojis at the start of each question.
☀️ Which type of UV radiation (UVA or UVB) is the type that most frequently touches our skin when we’re in the sun?
☀️ Which type of UV radiation (UVA or UVB) is the type that causes most skin cancers?
☀️ True or False: UV light rays are not as strong on cloudy days as they are on sunny days.
Just the Facts: Did you know that UV radiation can actually increase a person’s risk for developing cataracts? Read more here!
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a freelance healthcare and nursing copywriter from northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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A Lifelong Nurse’s Playbook |
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Learn more about Julie Wagoner’s journey—and what decades in the nursing profession have taught her. |
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BREAK ROOM |
Meal Prep Hack |
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Want a meal prep hack that requires literally zero cooking time, but still meets your nutrition goals? Check out these food trays from Whole Foods that have been life-changing for this nurse! |
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS |
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CRNA license requirements are changing—and the updates may surprise you! 🏥 |
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