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Good Morning, Readers! |
It is a great pleasure to introduce myself as the new Managing Editor for TNB! I’ll be taking over for Abby McCoy, who I think we can all agree has done a fabulous job as interim editor over the last two months.
A little about me: I've been a nurse for over 10 years and I’ve worked as a med-surg nurse, a pediatric nurse, a nursing instructor, a freelance health writer, and now, your editor! I have also been the mastermind behind the Supply Room column for the past several months, but I am thrilled to take part in TNB in an even greater capacity.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn or drop me a line here; my inbox is always open!
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Today's Top Beats |
🩺 Great Nurses Recognized
🔫 Gun Violence Crisis
💊 Daily Vitamin Dilemma
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HANDOFF |
Nursing Greatness Recognized |
The Simms/Mann Family Foundation announced the 2024 recipients of their Off the Chart: Rewarding Nursing Greatness recognition, honoring 40 nurses from four major Los Angeles health systems with $10,000 each. This initiative, now in its second year, addresses the urgent nursing crisis by highlighting the essential role of nurses and encouraging investment in the profession. The campaign aims to reverse nurse attrition and improve work conditions. Recipients were chosen for their leadership, creativity, and dedication—learn their stories here.
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Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis |
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a public health crisis, highlighting the surge in firearm-related injuries and deaths in recent years. He called for measures like banning assault weapons, universal background checks, industry regulation, and promoting safe firearm storage. These proposals require legislative action, facing strong opposition from the gun
lobby and some lawmakers. In his 40-page report, Murthy urged increased research and education on gun safety, drawing parallels to past public health campaigns against smoking.
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Is It Time to Ditch Daily Multivitamins? |
Daily multivitamins don’t extend life expectancy and may even increase the risk of early death, a major study found. Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 400,000 healthy adults over two decades, revealing a 4% higher mortality risk among multivitamin users. Despite multivitamin’s popularity, with nearly half of UK adults and a third of US adults using
them, their purported benefits of multivitamins are questionable and overstated and they carry potential harms like iron overload, experts said. They instead recommend a healthy diet rich in natural nutrients over supplements.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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23% |
The percent of parents who say their 1 to 6-year-old children can’t go to sleep because they’re anxious or worried. Click here to learn which bedtime routines children most commonly have, how many parents give their children melatonin, and what other factors are keeping children awake—as well as practical advice for getting children their much-needed rest.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE KEL
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Mystery Diagnosis Minute |
Welcome back for another round of the Mystery Diagnosis Minute. Let’s dive right in!
🤔 This disease is a complex and rare disorder that is associated with the abnormal development of the lower end of the spine.
🤔 With abnormalities present in the lower spine, complications like clubbed feet, damage to the distal end of the spinal cord, and joint contractures can occur. If the spinal cord is damaged, it can lead to urinary incontinence.
🤔 Additionally, patients often have narrow hips, poorly developed gluteal muscles and a sacral dimple.
Think you know the answer? Click here to see if you’re right!
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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Did you miss our last newsletter? Click here.
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When Professionalism Doesn’t Look the Same to Everyone |
How much you value professionalism could be different from others you know and possibly work with.
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Free CE’s from BCEN |
Mark your calendars! BCEN will be offering a free series of webinars from July 16-18, covering mental, emotional, physical, and financial advice and resources for all RNs, regardless of specialty. Register here!
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Down on the Pharm |
Need to brush up on your pharmacology knowledge? Check out Pharmageddon, an educational card game designed to quiz you on antibiotics. It can be played alone or with others!
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BREAK ROOM |
The Sky's the Limit! |
Alex Roca became the first person in the world with cerebral palsy to finish a marathon. Watch his inspiring journey and share it with your bestie! Check out these tips if you are interested in starting long-distance running.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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In an effort to boost retention, Singapore is offering nurses $100,000 SGD over 20 years to work within the country. What do you think? Join the conversation on TNB’s Instagram!
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