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Hey-O Nursing Beat Friends! |
Are you ready for today’s Trivia Tuesday question?
🤔 Which type of hair grows the quickest on the human body?
Think you know the answer? Check to see if you’re right, here!
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Today's Top Beats |
😰 Anxiety Over Data
🩹 Precision Dosing Patches
🤑 Newbie Financial Orientation
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Photo by Cottonbro Studio
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HANDOFF
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Anxiety Over Data |
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? There are plenty of apps for that, but the price is often your privacy. For example, a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about the company BetterHelp led to a settlement last March requiring the company to return $7.8 million to customers. But they’re not the only offenders. More than two dozen top-ranking mental health apps sell users’ data, according to Mozilla’s *privacy not included site.
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Stop Acting Like That |
According to a study by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership Foundation, more than two-thirds of nurse leaders reported observing bullying at work in the past year. While patient families were the biggest offenders, cited by 58% of survey respondents, staff nurses were a close second (57%) for bullying others at work. See who the other bullies were, according to 2,476 nurse leaders surveyed in November 2023 here.
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A Win for Virtual Nursing |
The expansion of virtual nursing can help not only patients but nurses themselves as well, suggest nurses from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). An article in AACN Advanced Critical Care argues that the “Rise of the Virtual Nurse” can help mentor new nurses, improve patient and nurse satisfaction, proactively manage patients awaiting hospital admission, reduce the risk of ICU transfers, assist in recruiting and retaining nurses, and more.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The number of cervical cancer cases since 2008 among Scottish women who were vaccinated against HPV before age 14.
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TECH TUESDAY WITH NURSE MANNY
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Precision Dosing Patches |
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New technology could change how we help patients manage chronic conditions. Researchers at the University of North Carolina have developed a wireless "smart patch" that sticks to a patient's skin and can release medication on demand when triggered by a smartphone or computer signal.
This could be truly transformative for conditions or diseases that require precise drug dosing. The patch's tiny microneedles can deliver highly targeted treatment to areas less than one square millimeter. It can also initiate drug release within 30 seconds in emergencies. Patients may be able to wear multiple patches at once for different drugs, minimizing hospital visits.
As nurses, we know the importance of medication adherence and managing side effects. This patch could bring new convenience and personalization. As the developers continue testing and refining it, we look forward to seeing how it might be implemented to improve patient care. Our role will be crucial in evaluating its real-world effectiveness and integration into treatment plans. This is an
encouraging advancement in applying technology to medicine.
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Nurse Manny is passionate about leveraging health tech for better patient care.
Want him to review your tech? Email him!
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FINANCIAL VITALSWITH NURSEMONEYDATE
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New Grad Financial Orientation
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Did you just graduate? As you enter your new role, don’t forget to nurse your finances too.
Here are some quick tips to get started:
Budgeting Basics
Categorize your nursing income and track all expenses, from essentials to weekend brunch and everything in between.
Emergency Fund
Build a safety net by establishing an initial emergency fund of $500-$1,000.
Open a HYSA
Consider a high-yield savings account for your savings. It’s like a fluid bolus, a boost for your hard-earned money.
Student Loans
Approach loans with a strategy. Explore different strategies, but remember that consistency is key with any finance goal.
Early Start For Retirement
Contribute to your retirement, no matter how small. Early contributions get you long-term benefits.
With these steps, you’ll start your nursing career knowing that our money is working as hard as you; learn how New Nurse Eileen is implementing these steps.
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SUPPLY ROOM
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Squeeze Those Legs! |
These Code Pink compression socks were created by an ER nurse and have a special message on the bottom that only a nurse would understand!
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BREAK ROOM
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A Dog’s Purpose |
According to the NIH, dog therapy can be an effective treatment option for patients with dementia. If you need a pick-me-up, watch how this adorable dog changes an Alzheimer’s patient’s life for the better!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Hey students! You won’t want to miss tomorrow’s blog for exclusive tips and tricks for having a stand out semester!
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