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I’m a history nut, so today I’m throwing it back to ancient Greece today for our Tuesday Trivia question.

🕷️Because of its antiseptic and antifungal properties, ancient Grecians used what spider associated product to make bandages? Click here to find out!

Today's Top Beats

🤬 Leaders Getting Lippy 

💉 Another First Shot

🌟 Paige + Microsoft  

Photo by Mark Lennihan

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Leaders Push Back

Nurses nationwide have advocated for nurse-patient staffing ratios and other initiatives to improve nurses’ working conditions and patient safety. However, 130 hospital leaders in Michigan are lobbying against legislation requiring nurse-patient ratios, limiting mandatory nurse overtime, and increasing staffing transparency. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association claims there aren’t enough nurses in Michigan to meet the legislation’s requirements and that 5,100 beds would have to close if it passed. The Michigan Nurses Association supports the legislation.  

Nurse Gets First Shot — Again

In 2020, New York ICU nurse Sandra Lindsay became the first American to receive a Covid-19 vaccine — her scrubs and vaccine card are even displayed in the Smithsonian. Now, as vice president of public health advocacy at Northwell Health, she’s among the first to get the updated Covid-19 vaccine, too. “I was the first the last time, so why not be the first this time,” said Lindsay, who’s also received the Outstanding American by Choice award from US Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Nurse Donation Saves Life

A nurse in Erie, Pennsylvania saved a toddler’s life in Ocala, Florida this summer — by donating part of her liver. Logan Salva, a 20-month-year-old, has the rare genetic disorder Alagille syndrome: his malformed bile ducts can cause liver failure. With a five-year waiting list for a new liver, the family sought a living donor, who could donate a portion of their liver. When Makenzie Beach, RN, found out she was a match, she volunteered for the successful June 8 operation.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

45%

The percentage of nurses who reported being “fully engaged” at work in the 2023 PRC National Nursing Engagement Report. 

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TECH TUESDAY WITH NURSE MANNY

Image generated by Nurse Manny using Midjourney

Paige + Microsoft 

Big news in the world of artificial intelligence and cancer care! Paige, a digital pathology and clinical AI leader, has announced a major collaboration with Microsoft. Together, they are building one of the world's largest image-based AI models using millions of digitized microscopy slides across multiple cancer types. 

This powerful new model will capture the subtle complexities of cancer and enable unprecedented insights into cancer pathology, a huge leap forward in diagnostic capabilities. The model will be deployed using Microsoft's cloud infrastructure, making the technology widely accessible to hospitals and labs worldwide. 

Nurses understand the need for accurate, timely diagnosis in cancer treatment. This collaboration combines Paige's clinical data and AI expertise with Microsoft's computing power; Batman teams up with Superman: Paige brings detective skills, and Microsoft brings super strength! It demonstrates the vast potential of AI to transform cancer diagnosis and care. The resulting improvements in pathological analysis will help us deliver more targeted, effective patient care. 

TODAY IN THE CHART

SUPPLY ROOM

A NurseTok Must Read

Check out the New York Times bestseller written by Hadley Vlahos, a hospice RN and TikTok star from New Orleans, that details her most memorable experiences with patients she’s taken care of over the years.

CLOCK-OUT & CONNECT

BREAK ROOM

Chiropractor Crack-Ups

Have you ever stumbled upon one of those chiropractic videos with “loud cracks” on your explore page? If you need a laugh, check out this hilarious video of influencer Leena Dong comparing spinal adjustments to ramen!

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS

Come back tomorrow for a look at how to reframe guilt with Diana from Self-Care Catalyst!

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