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Happy Fri-YAY, Readers!

As this week comes to a close, we want to send a special shout-out to perioperative nurses! While you often take a more behind-the-scenes role, there’s no doubt that you make a difference to every patient in your care.

Thank you for all you do to ensure patients are safe and cared for in the operating room. Happy Perioperative Nurses Week!

Today's Top Beats

❓ Public Health’s Future
🩸 Stroke Prevention Guidelines

🤑 Nurse Money Moves

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Antelope Valley Nurses to Strike

Registered nurses at Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, California, are set to strike for one-day on November 19 to protest management’s refusal to negotiate in good faith, retaliation against union activities, and staffing issues. They seek fair labor practices, safe staffing (including limits on floating, standby, and on-call shifts), and improved retention (Antelope’s turnover rate is well above the national average). Without a contract since May 25, they’ve previously held an informational picket and spoke out during an Antelope Valley board meeting.

Is US Public Health Under Threat?

Experts are warning that a second Trump administration, influenced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine and anti-fluoride stances, poses a significant risk to America’s public health system. Trump’s potential use of “Schedule F” could allow him to replace experienced civil servants in health agencies with less qualified individuals, eroding decades of expertise. Kennedy’s promotion of debunked health theories has already fueled dangerous misinformation, contributing to preventable disease outbreaks, they say. Click here and here to learn about the potential future of the FDA and NIH, respectively.

New Stroke Prevention Guidelines

In new guidelines, the American Stroke Association is stressing that the majority of strokes—up to 80%—are preventable by reducing risk factors. The ASA recommends similar advice we’ve heard before: adopt a healthy diet (Mediterranean diet wins again), get regular exercise of at least 10 minutes a day (150 minutes per week is better), and don’t smoke. Providers are also encouraged to screen for social and health-related risk factors and to consider employing new tools, such as prescribing GLP-1 drugs to patients with obesity.

TODAY'S TOP VITAL

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The number of Illinois hospitals that have failed to properly treat sexual assault victims, according to a local news investigation. Click here to learn more about this controversy. 

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Nurse Money Moves for 2025

If you are one to set goals in the new year, now is the best time to start planning! 

1. Side Hustle Strategy - Need ideas? Ask ChatGPT! Input your skillsets and passions and see what ideas it generates for you. Already have Ideas? Meet with us or other TNB contributors to help point you in the right direction.

2. Budget Check Up - Use a tool like RockeyMoney or a simple spreadsheet to assess where your money is going. Remove things that don’t bring you joy or add value to your life! Download some key budget fundamentals here. 

3. Create a Financial “Self-Care” Routine
   Review your finances monthly, adjust as needed, and celebrate progress. Setting up automated payments and savings can reduce stress and keep you on target. Check this list of 31 ways to practice financial self care.

These steps are a great foundation for a financially strong year ahead!

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TODAY IN THE CHART

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Hey Pumpkin 

This adorable badge reel is a great way to prepare for Thanksgiving!

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Breakfast Made Easy

Are you looking for a quick breakfast recipe that you can bring to work or on-the-go? Check out this satisfying one pan egg toast recipe to get your morning right.

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