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Good Morning, Readers! |
As we approach the end of the year, itβs a time to reflect not just on what lies ahead, but on everything youβve accomplished this past year. Your wins, big and small, deserve to be celebrated.
Last year, Team TNB asked you what you were most proud ofβhere is what you shared.
Now we want to know, what you are most proud of in 2024? Click here and let us know!
Wishing you a peaceful and fulfilling close to 2024.
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Today's Top Beats |
🍔 βPredigestedβ Foods 😩 24.3% 🧠 Need a Mindset Shift?
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Holiday Cheer, On Us! |
Is that the sound of jingle bells or a holiday giveaway? While others wind down, many of you in healthcare are gearing up. We're spreading a dose of JOY to our amazing community! 💝
Enter here for a chance to win holiday treats!
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Why It's So Easy to Overeat Ultraprocessed FoodsΒ Β
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If you struggle to stick to the serving suggestions on ultraprocessed foods, youβre not alone. These foods are engineered to bypass your bodyβs natural fullness signalsβthey are, in effect, βpredigested.β Manufacturers break down raw ingredients into components like starches and oils, then reassemble them with sugar, salt, fat, and additives to create highly palatable, nutrient-poor products. These foods, which make up a huge part of the US food supply, digest quickly, delaying satiety and encouraging overeating, as studies show they lead to weight gain and increased risk of chronic diseases.Β
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The Reasons Behind Americaβs High Healthcare Costs |
Americans spend more on health care than any other nation, but have a lower life expectancy than many wealthy countries. A handful of unique aspects of our system are to blame, according to USA Today. These include unregulated drug price limits that are higher than other wealthy nations, healthcare providers getting paid for services rather than outcomes (with
specialists receiving much higher salaries), and ballooning administrative costs. Whatβs more, individual healthcare costs are largely a mystery despite transparency laws and private equity firms have made hospitals money-making machines.
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TOGETHER WITH SUBWAY
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A Holiday Potluck That Works With Every Schedule |
Holiday team huddle? 3 a.m. potluck? We see you, charge nurses and managers. While everyone else is winding down their year, your team is still powering through. Show them they're appreciated with Subway catering β ready in as little as four hours with pickup and delivery options that work around any shift.
Whether it's a freshly prepared sandwich platters or individual lunch boxes (with cookies!), Subway makes celebrations deliciously simple. Taking care of others starts with taking care of your team. Place an order for your team. Plus, 25 lucky nurses will win a $25 Subway gift card in our holiday giveaway! Enter now.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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24.3% |
The percentage of US adults who report having chronic pain. Click here to learn how many adults struggle with pain that limits life or work activities, which racial and ethnic groups are more likely to have chronic pain, and more.
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THE BREAK ROOM WITH SELF-CARE CATALYST |
Mid-Week Mindset Shift |
Are you guilty of saying βI should,β βI canβt,β βIβm not,β βI donβt,β βThis wonβtβ...? Sounds like a mindset shift is in order!
We all have flawsβeven you perfectionists out thereβbut it's essential to focus on your strengths. Harness those and take action! Here are some mindset shifts to consider:
β¨Instead of thinking, βWhere will this go wrong?β think about how it could work.
β¨Rather than thinking, βI have no choice,β think about what your options really are.
β¨Focus on what you can control, not what you canβt.
β¨What are the possibilities vs. what are the roadblocks?
β¨Instead of questioning your abilities, know that you will be wiser tomorrowβand that you're doing great today!
If you need support navigating burnout and maximizing your wellbeing as a nursing professional, The Resilient Nurse Roadmap Cohort 14 enrolls in January! Join the waitlist here.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
You're Doing Great, Sweetie! |
Nothing like a punny card to let your coworker know how much you appreciate them.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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During the height of the pandemic, Anna Jaques Hospital raised over $200,000 through its βHealthcare Heroes Fund,β aimed at supporting frontline workers. Now, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is calling on Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell to review how those funds were used. Check out the full story on TNBβs Instagram!
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