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Team TNB is in Los Angeles covering press at the ViVE conference. This week, follow along as we bring you all things live from ViVE.
We kicked off the conference with an intimate meet up hosted by Joey Ferry and Taofiki Gafar-Schaner of 20+ nursepreneurs all dedicated to challenging the status quo of healthcare.
We then went straight into the Nurses @ Vive Insights program with incredible panelists discussing all things nurse-led innovation, reducing administrative burden, and training to meet the evolving demands of nursing.
What has been the common theme thus far of the Nurses @ ViVE? There are many problems in healthcare that can be fixed with the right solution. And nurses are
here to be the catalyst for change.
In the wise words of Bonnie Clipper, "{Healthcare} is the Flintstones trying to be the Jetsons. We have a long way to go.”
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Today's Top Beats |
📍 Live at ViVE
💲 Innovation Grants
🕵️ NP Detective
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Photo courtesy of Jean Ross / LinkedIn
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HANDOFF |
Stealing Wages |
Nurses at Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet filed a lawsuit alleging the hospital failed to pay them for extra shifts worked in November 2023. Despite agreements for incentive pay, the hospital refused to compensate as promised, citing the nurses' strike as a reason to withhold payment, which the Illinois Nurses Association claims violates
wage laws. Ascension argues that the nurses were paid per their contract and disputes the validity of the lawsuit. Earlier this month, the nurses held their third strike in the past year.
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Granting Innovation |
Got an idea to help improve the nursing workforce? The AACN Critical Care, in partnership with AARP and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, is offering grants for innovative projects focused on improving nursing workforce diversity and fostering healthy work environments. Projects should align with the National Academy of Medicine and AACN
standards recommendations. Proposals are due by April 5, 2024, with awards of up to $25,000.
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NP Detective |
In 2018, Julie Silverman developed a persistent cough that baffled multiple doctors and worsened over the years despite various treatments. Meeting nurse practitioner Alison during allergy appointments changed everything. Alison's persistent concern led to a crucial diagnosis — idiopathic subglottic stenosis, a rare and potentially
fatal condition — and timely treatment. Now, embracing life fully, Silverman volunteers, enjoys outdoor activities, and cherishes time with loved ones, forever grateful for her unsung hero, Alison.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL |
24% |
Nearly a quarter of American adults believe opioids and fentanyl is the top threat to public health, followed by obesity (19%), mental health (17%), and guns (15%).
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THAT REMOTE LIFE WITH NURSE FERN |
Want To Hear My Favorite Tip for Finding Niche Non-Bedside and Remote Roles? |
Look at local health systems and employers’ career pages for job postings. They can be terrible at putting together job descriptions that include the location. Nurses often discover after applying for what looked like an on-site role that it is hybrid or remote. They never would have known had they not applied.
My thoughts? If you see roles with vague or missing location requirements for roles like utilization review, utilization management, data abstraction, clinical documentation integrity, nurse care navigator, nurse educator, triage, case management, etc. Apply!
I’m in the camp to apply and ask questions later. Here’s what could happen if you get an offer:
It’s on-site, and you gain valuable experience to continue pursuing your remote nurse career goals.
It might end up being hybrid, remote, or have an option for flexible work in the future.
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Ready for remote nursing? Check our daily remote nurse job postings for nurses leaving the bedside on Nurse Fern.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Bad Moon Rising |
Nurses always know when it's a full moon outside (IYKYK). This shirt will inform everyone about your unique sixth sense.
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BREAK ROOM |
The Goodest Boy |
Did you know that dogs can be clinicians too? If you need a laugh, watch how Dogtor Goodboy, MD, saves this patient’s life! He is definitely a good boy!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS |
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