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The Nursing Beat is the official media partner of SONSIEL’S THInC conference in Boston this week. The conference will consist of three days of co-design sessions, panel discussions, networking with industry leaders, and a hackathon!

I will serve as a judge for the NurseHack4Health™ Mini-Hack, presented by Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and SONSIEL. I look forward to hearing the transformative ideas presented. Have you been to a hackathon? If so, what did you pitch? Tell me here.

If you haven’t already registered, there’s still time! Register here.

Today's Top Beats

🌞 Summer Fun
📉 Turnover Down
😴 Good Sleep

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Free Summer Fun

All work and no play is a surefire way to burn yourself out. Instead, prioritize your work-life balance by instilling some fun into your life. Some free-ish activities you can do this summer include temporarily swapping houses with friends (think of it as a staycation!), hosting themed movie nights, picnicking in parks while creating imaginative stories about passersby, going on spontaneous penny dates, and having art nights with cheap supplies. Check out NPR for more fun tips.

Extreme Heat Incoming

Extreme summer heat has already come, and the US Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new tool to help you and your patients be prepared. The Heat and Health Index provides ZIP code-level data to identify high-risk areas for negative health outcomes. It combines temperature, emergency medical services, and community data to inform strategic decision-making and enhance community resilience. Share the tool with your patients and make sure they know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses.

RN Turnover Down

In 2023, hospital turnover and vacancy rates for registered nurses nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, with turnover at 18.4% and vacancy at 9.9%. An average wage increase for hospital-employed RNs of about 22% between 2019 and 2023 has, no doubt, been key to this achievement, but wages are only one factor to consider. Efforts to maintain retention now focus on flexible work arrangements, better scheduling, and nurse wellness, Becker’s reported.

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TODAY'S TOP VITAL

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The number of measurable harms resulting from the legalization of same-sex marriage. Researchers reviewed 96 studies about same-sex marriage conducted since the first same-sex couple got married in the US 20 years ago, and they found no evidence of harm to LGBTQ+ individuals and same-sex couples, the children of same-sex parents, or anybody else—but they did find a number of benefits.

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THE BREAK ROOM WITH SELF-CARE CATALYST

Pros & Cons Of Having A Side Hustle As A Nurse!

Ok, don’t get me wrong, having a side hustle is AMAZING (hellooo flexibility).  But it’s not all rainbows and butterflies! (PS snag my free “No BS Guide To Side Hustles As A Nurse” HERE!)

PROS: 

⚡Flexibility: Have extra cash to play with, pay down your debt faster, or maybe you wanna go per diem/part-time for more time freedom.

⚡Variety: Do something different than direct patient care! Maybe you’re leveraging a hobby, teaching skills, or channeling your creative side.

CONS:

⚡Sometimes it’s MORE work before you get traction. Maybe you don’t have the flexibility to cut your hours to pour into your side hustle. If you’re already burned out, this can feel overwhelming.

⚡ Unlike a steady paycheck, many side hustles have fluctuating income. This unpredictability can be stressful and make budgeting more difficult.

But you have so many options!! Make nursing work for YOU.

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TODAY IN THE CHART

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You’ve Earned It!

This can cooler is the perfect way to keep your drink cold in your well-earned rest time at the beach or pool this summer!

BREAK ROOM

Doctor Drama

You may have seen influencer and DO, Doctor Mike, debunk medical myths and create fun medical videos. Watch what Doctor Mike did to get blocked by another doctor! Share this tea with your colleagues to see what they think!

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