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Good Morning, Readers! |
On Tuesday, I asked you to share your stories of being a second-degree nurse. It was amazing to see so many of you in my inbox, telling me your unique path to becoming a nurse. Whether it was for your family or because your previous career path left you unfulfilled, I loved reading your stories.
Curious what some TNB subscribers did before becoming nurses? Here are some of the responses I got:
Military
EMT/Paramedic
Firefighter
Business Administration
Communications
Pharmacy Tech
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Today's Top Beats |
💉 Supervised Drug Injection
🩺 Like Father, Like Son
📚 Reflect, Recharge, Read
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HANDOFF |
Americans’ Reactions to CEO’s Murder |
The man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione, was officially charged with murder late on Monday. But the unsettling reverberations of his act continue
rippling through the country, prompting discussions about the current state of the U.S. healthcare system. Social media reactions to Thompson’s death have revealed the intensity of many Americans’ pain and anger at the health insurance industry. A thoughtful New Yorker article delves into uncomfortable realities underlying that reaction.
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Supervised Drug Injection Site Opens
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Rhode Island is opening the first supervised drug consumption site, by the nonprofit Project Weber/RENEW, outside New York City this week. These sites, also called overdose prevention centers, may seem
counterintuitive at first: How does allowing people to use illegal drugs on site, with freely provided sterile supplies under the supervision of people trained to respond to overdoses, ethically address drug addiction? But research shows multiple beneficial effects at centers across the world applying the principles of harm reduction.
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Father-Son Duo Pursue Nursing |
We wrote in our newsletter last week about the rapid increase in male nurses over the past two decades. For father-and-son pair Greg and Satchel Nash, answering the call was a family affair. Satchel, 27, first followed his dad’s footsteps when he became a firefighter and EMT. Then Greg decided to pursue a lifelong interest in nursing, and Satchel followed suit. The pair both entered an accelerated nursing program at the University of Arkansas Little Rock to become nurses together.
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TOGETHER WITH SERMO
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Discover the Community Where You Earn for Your Insights |
Nurses are at the heart of healthcare, shaping the way care is delivered and making a difference every day. Your unique insights matter, and Sermo provides opportunities for you to share them while earning extra income.
Participate in paid medical surveys tailored to your expertise, contribute to medical research, and help shape healthcare practices. For nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), Sermo also offers a private online community to connect with peers, discuss clinical cases and ask the tough questions that only NPs and PAs can answer, and learn what others think about the latest healthcare trends.
By joining Sermo, nurses and healthcare professionals can make an impact, earn rewards, and be part of a community that values their contributions to the future of medicine.
Try out a $20 survey on “Professional Insights on Women’s Health” and join today.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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5.3 Years |
The additional years of life the average American adult over age 40 could add to their life if they were as active as the top quarter of Americans. But how much more activity would that require? Find out here.
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CARING COLLECTIVELY WITH TOGATHER
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Reflect, Recharge, and Read Your Way into 2025 |
Whether you’re reflecting on 2024 or preparing for 2025, a good book can lead the way. Consider gifting one for yourself—or maybe a co-worker you know could use more care this holiday season.
The “Fix-It-All” Friend: For the nurse who somehow becomes the department therapist, mediator, and unofficial HR rep—on top of their clinical care. Start pouring from a full cup in the New Year.
The Weary Traveler: Whether you’re taking on your first role or are a seasoned professional with decades of experience, the journey through healthcare can be exhausting. Remember that rest is resistance and recharge with this read.
The Compassion-Fatigued Comedian: This nurse cracks jokes to cope, but probably needs a nap, a hug, and a therapist. No shame, but you deserve courageous well-being.
Let’s close out the year with collective care and a good book. Find more personas and recommendations in the Holiday Book Guide—because care isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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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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SUPPLY ROOM |
Cap It Off |
Peds nurses will get on the kids' good sides immediately with this festive Bluey scrub cap!
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BREAK ROOM |
Sleep Hacks |
Do you sometimes have trouble sleeping at night? Check out this ER doctor’s tips on ways to combat insomnia and get a good night’s sleep!
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