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Happy FriYAY, Readers! |
It’s officially been a week since we relaunched our referral program with some of our fave healthcare partners, NURSD, Riot Healers, and V Coterie! We’re already starting to see all
the love from you! If you haven’t seen the relaunch, make sure you check it out below the Discharge Instructions in today’s newsletter!
Today, we’re packaging up all the fun referral swag you’ve already earned. One day, we might get too big to handwrite each thank you card, but until then, every referral package gets a bit of handwritten love from us!Â
Thanks for making this community bright! We couldn’t do it without you!
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Today's Top Beats |
👽 Extra Terrestrial Surgery?
💜 Nurse’s Love Language
🍟 Foodie Friday
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Extra Terrestrial Surgery? |
A surgical robot called spaceMIRA achieved a milestone by performing its first surgery in zero gravity at the International Space Station. Developed by startup Virtual Incision, surgeons remotely operated the two-pound compact robot on Earth: they controlled the robot’s hands to provide tension to simulated tissue (rubber
bands) and dissect the elastic tissue with scissors. The operation demonstrated spaceMIRA’s potential for handling medical emergencies during long space missions and improving healthcare access in remote areas on Earth.
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You Can’t Park There |
Just when you think you’ve seen it all in the hospital, a car comes crashing through the emergency room lobby. At least that’s what happened at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, with the crash killing the driver and injuring five others, including a child who sustained life-threatening injuries. Investigations suggest the collision was unintentional. Thankfully, the building remained structurally sound despite damage to the ER doors and an aquarium. Emergency services were temporarily redirected, but the facility remained operational with a makeshift triage area.
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This Legionnaire Isn’t French |
Health officials in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, have linked a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak to the municipal water supply. In any given year in the US, there are usually dozens of individual outbreaks, most often linked to healthcare facilities. Minnesota has seen 14 cases of Legionnaires’ disease since April 2023. While the drinking water in Grand Rapids is reportedly safe, officials urge caution with showers, noting that inhaling contaminated steam or mist can transmit the disease.Â
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL |
418 |
The number of rural hospitals in the US that are currently at risk of closure.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Nurse’s Love Language |
How do nurses like to give and receive love? What is your love language? Are all these holidays a scam for us to spend more? How much should you have spent on Valentine’s Day?Â
These are questions that need to be answered!Â
A recent survey found that the average American spends almost $200 on Valentine’s Day. But if your financial goals this year are to pay off your student loan balance or to save more for retirement, your boo is going to
have to understand!Â
So, what can you do if you still want to celebrate but don’t want to blow your budget?
Assess your money goals and your love language.Â
Prioritize what’s most important to you and your partner.
Strategize a spending plan around your goals, love language, and priorities.
Remember that the answer to my third question above is yes.Â
Love is in the air! If your budget planning skills could use some love, start a plan here.
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Nurses @ ViVE |
February 25 - 28, 2024 | Los Angeles
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Don't miss the debut of Nurses @ ViVE, a groundbreaking event focusing on the crucial contributions of nurse leaders in driving healthcare innovation, challenging the status quo, and improving patient care through immersive discussions and firsthand insights. Register here using the discount code v24p_NB1500.
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Moxi: The Not-A-Nurse Robot Created to Help Nurses Love Their Jobs |
If you want to create a robot to anticipate a nurse’s needs, you must dig deep to understand how a nurse thinks. That’s exactly what Andrea Thomaz did when she created Moxi.
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Happy Foodie Friday! |
Rumor has it McDonald’s is finally bringing back the beloved Snack Wraps in 2025. Can’t wait until then? Try making Snack Wraps of your own using this viral TikTok recipe!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS |
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Sometimes it’s hard to separate the love of nursing from the love of a job. See what Nurse Jia has to say about the distinction here.
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