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Good Morning, Readers, |
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In case you missed some recent activity from TNB this week, here is your recap:
1️⃣ Nurse saves man who fell 20 feet
2️⃣ Meet an 18-year-old registered nurse
3️⃣ Learn more about enterprise compensation models in nursing
4️⃣ Don't miss our interview with Miss America |
Today's Top Beats |
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💉 Committee Fired
🎓 Operation Nightingale
📸 Soul Pictures |
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HANDOFF |
Kennedy Fires Entire Vaccine Committee |
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In a move that shocked public health experts, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the doctors, researchers, and other experts who recommend official national vaccine policy. Though billed as a move to “restore trust,” the dismissals—a violation of Kennedy’s promise to Sen. Cassidy in exchange for his confirmation vote—would allow Kennedy to appoint anyone, including anti-vaccine advisors, to the committee who could then discourage vaccines. |
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Connecticut Nurses Under Investigation |
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In a story that sadly never ends, the Florida schools’ nursing degree scam has led to an investigation into 69 more nursing licenses of Connecticut nurses. The federal investigation, dubbed Operation Nightingale, began in early 2023 into the more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas awarded by two schools. Convictions had already occurred by the end of 2023, but the fallout has continued with prison sentences and additional investigations. |
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Nurse Brings Comfort with Photos |
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When Nayana Gadde, a nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, began photographing pets as a hobby seven years ago, she probably never imagined that it would become another way for her to show compassion and empathy to others. But now she brings comfort to other pet owners by photographing some of their final days with their owners. Gadde doesn’t charge for these end-of-life “soul pictures,” but instead encourages donations to the Philadelphia senior pet rescue City of Elderly Love. |
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL |
16 Million |
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The number of calls, texts, and chats to the 988 National Crisis and Suicide Helpline since its 2022 launch—but these major challenges remain. |
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NURSE ON-CALL |
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CARING COLLECTIVELY WITH TOGATHER |
This Pride, Care Out Loud |
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Pride started as a protest, and for many LGBTQ+ nurses and patients, the fight for safety and dignity in healthcare continues.
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Over 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ adults report discrimination from a provider.
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Trans and nonbinary patients are often misgendered or denied care altogether.
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LGBTQ+ nurses face bias from patients, coworkers, and leadership, with few protections.
We can’t just be “inclusive” one month a year. Here’s how to care out loud all year long:
🪞 Mirror Language. Use patients’ names and pronouns, and make sure they’re respected across the chart.
🌈 Back Each Other. Speak up when your LGBTQ+ colleagues face disrespect.
📚 Keep Learning. Explore this CE resource on LGBTQ+ healthcare allyship.
Pride is about visibility and action. This month, make your care unmistakably affirming. |
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Tesiah Coleman, MSN, AGPCNP-BC, WHNP-BC, CLC, is the founder and CEO of Togather, the first collective care platform for health justice. |
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From Bedside to Tech |
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Discover how Kathleen McGrow is shaping healthcare innovation as the Chief Nursing Information Officer at Microsoft. |
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Warm Me Up |
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This adorable embroidered nurse sweatshirt is perfect for that walk from the parking garage to the hospital—or for those times when the unit is freezing! |
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BREAK ROOM |
Gastroenterology Advice |
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This gastroenterologist gives medical advice. You won’t believe what is the #1 thing he said he would never do. |
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS |
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There are lots of reasons to love being a nurse. What would you add to this list? |
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