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As we wrap up Nurses Month, I wanted to give a huge shoutout to our sponsors, CeraVe, connectRN, and Subway, who have collectively given thousands of dollars worth of
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Today's Top Beats |
✍️ Noncompete ban update
🐣 Get ‘em while they’re young
👯♀️ Importance of a mentor
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Noncompete Ban |
The Federal Trade Commission’s new rule banning non compete clauses in employment contracts allows healthcare professionals to work freely for any institution or start their own new business after leaving a job without contractual restraints—as long as their former employer was for-profit. It turns out the rule doesn’t apply to nonprofits, which most healthcare institutions are. The rule may apply to some nonprofit hospitals, but doctors and nurses are advocating to expand it to all healthcare employers.
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RN Conflict Resolved |
Nurses in Santa Clara County, California, went on a three-day strike in April, as we reported at the time. Nearly two months later, the public hospital nurses have finally reached a deal with the
region’s healthcare system management. At issue were disagreements over pay raises, worker safety, and a proposal to float nurses among hospitals. The new deal gives nurses a 15% compounded raise over four years and abandoned the floating nurse proposal.
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Get ‘Em While They’re Young |
A dozen elementary students in Hartford, Connecticut, recently celebrated a special kind of graduation. It wasn’t from their elementary school—It was from the Mini Nurse Academy created by the National Black Nurses Association. The 9-week program introduces students in grades 3-6 to the nursing profession with three modules: the history of nursing, social determinants of health (including hands-on learning with CPR training and taking blood pressure readings), and creating a research proposal. Check out videos of past classes!
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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63.9% |
The proportion of US hospitals enrolled in Medicare that are non-profit or government owned. Here’s how many of those are just nonprofits.
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YOUR NEW THING STRATEGY WITH NEW THING NURSE |
The Importance of a Mentor |
Mentors can drive professional growth and open doors for job opportunities.
Benefits of a mentor:
Gain career guidance from an experienced professional
Expand knowledge and develop skills
Grow network connections
Benefit from peer support
Finding a mentor can be challenging but not impossible. Follow these tips to find your own nurse mentor:
Nurse Association Mentorship Programs: Look for a mentor through a nursing association mentorship program. ANA, ACNL, and ENA have mentorship programs as a free member benefit.
Ask Professional Connections: Have a nurse that you admire in your network? Approach them to see if they would be interested in becoming a mentor. You can do this in person or via email or text.
Consider a Career Coach: Career coaches provide mentoring services and can work with clients for short or long periods of time. When looking for a career coach, research their experience and expertise to ensure a good fit for your needs.
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June 7 - 9, 2024 | Boston, MA
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How Much Sleep Are Nurses Getting? Not Enough |
Do you get enough sleep? Why or why not? Tell us here.
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BREAK ROOM |
Nurse Blake, CEO? |
Famous influencer, Nurse Blake, is going on a comedy tour! Check out if Nurse Blake is coming to a city near you. If you need a laugh, watch what it would be like if Nurse Blake were your hospital CEO.
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