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Happy FriYay readers |
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Today's Top Beats |
🕊️ RIP Eddie Bernice Johnson
👩⚕️ Nurses Want More in ‘24
🍴 Foodie Friday
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Photo by Maureen Keating/CQ Roll Call via AP Images
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RIP Eddie Bernice Johnson |
Trailblazing nurse Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has passed away at age 88. Representing Texas for over 30 years, she dedicated her life to fighting for justice and prioritizing healthcare, education, and civil rights. She was the first RN in the House of Representatives, the first Black chief psychiatric nurse, and the first Black
woman elected in Dallas. She was also the first person of color and woman to chair the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The cause of her death is undisclosed.
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Insuring Immigrants |
Despite increasing illegal border crossings, several U.S. states are expanding taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to include immigrants — even those without legal status. Currently, 11 states and Washington, D.C., cover healthcare for a million low-income immigrants, with enrollment expected to double by 2025 as at least seven states initiate or expand coverage. However, an estimated half of US residents without authorization lack insurance, more than five times the rate for US citizens. Pandemic-driven awareness of the importance of insurance, efforts to reduce the uninsured rate, and
appeals from hospitals are driving the insurance expansions.
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Contracting Montefiore |
Nurses at Montefiore hospitals in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle have ratified new 3-year contracts, which include wage increases, safe-staffing ratios, and improved benefits. More than 400 nurses at the Montefiore Nyack Hospital are voting on a similar deal, which would include safe-staffing ratios, substantial wage hikes (averaging 14%
in the first year, up to 20% for new nurses), union pension inclusion, and recognition of Juneteenth and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holidays.
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PRN
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE
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Nurses Want More in ‘24 |
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Time, freedom, flexibility! Are these a few things you want more of in 2024?
We’ve talked about the importance of building a financial plan and paying off debt STAT, but the truth is, this can feel overwhelming if you’ve never been introduced to these concepts before. I want to reassure you that easing into the personal finance world is fine.
In fact, learning and improving, even just 1% each day, can have a profound effect on your finances by the end of the year. David Brailsford used the concept of “marginal gains” when he coached a struggling British Cycling team to the Gold Medal!
Applying this concept of micro-improvements to your finances may look like this -
Calculating your net worth today.
Canceling a subscription tomorrow.
Reading a chapter or two this week.
Listening to a couple of podcast episodes.
Start small and watch how you can create more time, freedom, and flexibility in your life!
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SUPPLY ROOM
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Treat yourself to a deep tissue massage with a Theragun that’s easy to use and can help you unwind after a long shift.
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BREAK ROOM
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Happy Foodie Friday, TNB besties! Meal prepping can be a daunting task, especially with a busy schedule and a limited budget. Check out this healthy, easy-bake meal prep recipe if you love chicken and pesto!
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