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Good Morning, Readers! |
Team TNB had a packed weekend at SXSW filled with important conversations, including the use of AI and it's effect on clinician workflow, burnout, and safety. We are in a data revolution where hospitals are increasingly implementing AI into workflows. Nurses need to be at the forefront of this so we want to hear directly from you.Β
Please hit 'Reply' to this email with your thoughts on on AI and its potential effect on nursing jobs:Β
A. AI will replace nursing jobs
B. AI will replace traditional nursing roles, but add new ones
C. AI will not replace nursing jobs, and will help clinician workflow
D. I don't know if AI will replace nursing jobs and need to learn more
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Today's Top Beats |
🎭 Philanthropic Masquerade
🏈 Super Bowl Amputations
💉 217 what?!
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HANDOFF |
Possible Philanthropic Masquerade |
A week after news broke that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff bought $100 million worth of land on HawaiΚ»i Island, Benioff announced a donation of $150 million to Hilo Medical Center and HawaiΚ»i Pacific Health. A spokesperson claims Benioffβs actions have been benign, but the journalist who broke the news reported unusual behavior towards her from Benioff and that much of his purchases were for personal use, not philanthropy. While a boon for the regional healthcare system, Benioffβs actions mean billionaires now own 11% of private land in HawaiΚ»i, a state plagued by a generations-long housing crisis.Β
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Super Bowl Amputations |
It turns out that attending a sports playoff at -4 degrees F with wind chills reaching -27 degrees F might not be the best idea. Following a bitter cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January, several attendees are now facing the grim possibility of amputations due to severe frostbite. Approximately half of the 69 emergency calls during the game were hypothermia-related. Worse yet, some 70% of frostbite patients seen post-game are now advised for potential amputations, with the remaining 30% likely enduring lifelong complications.Β
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217 Might Be Overkill |
How safe is the Covid-19 vaccine? Ask the 62-year-old German man who received β by his request β 217 Covid-19 vaccine doses over 2.5 years, sparking medical curiosity. Interestingly, according to a study on his health, the man reportedly had no side effects, and his immune system remained robust. While cautioning against exceeding
recommended doses, the study suggests vaccines are generally safe and effective, and the man's extraordinary vaccination spree provides new insights into immune system resilience.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL |
100,000 |
The number of participants The Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine has enrolled in a massive genomics study, almost 1.5 years ahead of schedule.
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THAT REMOTE LIFE WITH NURSE FERN |
Are You Still a βRealβ Nurse if You Work Away From the Bedside? |
The flawed POV of the βrealβ nurse question. Being designated a βrealβ nurse is exclusive to someone who works bedside in an acute care setting.
What this POV is missing - Bedside acute care nursing is one type of nursing. Suppose we designate this as the only way to be a βrealβ nurse. In that case, weβre cutting out nurses who work in a multitude of settings, including care management, utilization review and management, public health, population health, administration, clinical documentation integrity, tech consulting, teaching,
and much more.Β
Each nursing role is a specialty requiring a unique learned set of skills and knowledge.Β
The type of nurse you choose to be can change over your career. Each time you change roles, you add to the breadth of knowledge and experience you hold as a nurse.
You will always be a real nurse.
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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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The Future Is Nursing Informatics: How Nurse Informatics is Shaping the FutureΒ |
Nursing Informatics is the βscience and practice (that) integrates nursing, its information, and knowledge, with information and communication technologies to promote the health of people worldwide.
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BREAK ROOM |
Take Time for YouΒ |
Somatic yoga is all the rage right now. It boasts everything from weight loss benefits to release of pent up emotions. Does it work? You be the judge with these morning and evening routines.Β
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS |
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With the recent wildfires in Texas, we could all use a refresher on how to protect our patients if a wildfire strikes our area. Check out this great blog for tips.
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