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Good Morning, Readers! |
Is it just me or has flying become increasingly more terrifying? With all the recent airline malfunctions, getting ready for your vacation is giving some real summertime sadness. If you're scared of flying like me, read below for some tricks that might be useful.
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Today's Top Beats |
🩺 CNA language woes
✈️ Fly fear-free
🤖 FDA Approved AI
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CNA Language Woes |
Massachusetts (and the rest of the US) is grappling with a crippling shortage of certified nursing assistants. Tapping immigrant experience is one potential avenue for improving the situation, but some immigrants, despite having clinical experience, struggle with the English-language portion of the CNA exam and are forced to take it multiple times before passing.
Efforts in MA are underway to address these challenges, including offering the certification exam in Spanish, Chinese, and Haitian Creole starting July 1st.
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Fly Fear-Free |
Affecting some 25 million US adults, aerophobia, also known as aviophobia, is the extreme fear of flying in an airplane. Knowing that the actual lifetime odds of dying on a plane in the US are incredibly small won’t necessarily calm your nerves, but these expert-backed psychological tricks might. These include stamping out fear with knowledge through pilot-produced explainer videos about flying, journaling positive phrases, and using tapping (aka the Emotional Freedom Technique) to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Self-Collected HPV Test |
Seeking to expand cervical cancer screening, the FDA has approved a new self-collection method — for the previously approved Onclarity HPV test by BD — that will allow women to gather HPV test samples at primary-care offices, urgent-care clinics, and pharmacies. Advocates hope it will particularly benefit women of color and those in underserved areas, and the FDA
may soon approve at-home collection methods as well. Studies show self-collection is effective and it’s already approved in Europe and Australia.
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TOGETHER WITH CERAVE
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🌟 Pass on the Positivity |
Remember that feeling of getting your first DAISY pin? The excitement, the validation, and of course, the selfie! CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist recommended skincare brand has teamed up with The DAISY Foundation™ to spotlight nurses' incredible contributions. CeraVe wants to amplify the recognition of nurses' critical role in healthcare and the profound impact they have on their patients' lives. CeraVe believes in celebrating the extraordinary efforts of nurses.
Let's keep that positivity flowing! Encourage your co-workers to nominate and spread the love. Because those little symbols of recognition? They create a ripple effect of positivity, recognition, and lasting change.
Pass on the feeling – nominate a fellow nurse today! Let's keep celebrating the extraordinary efforts of nurses everywhere. 🌼
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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882 |
The number of “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Medical Devices” currently approved by the FDA. From radiology to neurology to cardiovascular, AI devices span many healthcare specialties. See what devices are approved in your field here.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Every Nurse Needs An Emergency Fund |
An emergency fund is your trusted crash cart, ready to provide the essential financial resources needed when things don’t go according to plan!
Simply put, an emergency fund is a dedicated account that acts as a fiscal safety net designed to cover unplanned expenses that may arise. Additionally, it allows for much more flexibility if you want to search longer for a job that is a better fit. The peace of mind and financial security this brings can not be understated!
So, how much should you save for emergencies? Experts recommend keeping an emergency fund that covers at least three to six months' worth of expenses, but the exact number will fluctuate from person to person. Forbes’ emergency fund calculator can help you determine how much you should save.
Pro tip: Keep your emergency fund in a high-yield savings account AND separate from your checking to reduce temptation!
Learn more with our free resources, courses, and recommendations!
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BREAK ROOM |
Viral Cottage Cheese |
You may have seen the viral cottage cheese trend that has been circulating on the internet due to its nutritional value! Check out these easy cottage cheese recipes to incorporate into your diet.
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