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Hello, Nurses! |
That’s a wrap on GI nurses week! We celebrate your care of midline incisions, wound vacs, and NG tubes, and we will continue to call on you for your magic tips on getting ostomy bags to seal right…
But no matter what kind of nurse you are, we all need a healthy gut microbiome. Those healthy bacteria boost the immune system, make vitamins and amino acids, and protect you from nasty pathogens you eat or drink.
And now, you can test your own gut microbiome with Injoy! Keep reading to get your gut health on track with our exclusive TNB discount!
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Today's Top Beats |
🎉 GI Nurses Week Wrap
❣️ Surviving the Game Of Love
⚡ Electric Epithelial Cells
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HANDOFF |
Florida Nurse Recovering After Patient Attack |
Last month, 67-year-old nurse Leelamma Lal in West Palms, FL, was brutally attacked by a patient, leaving her in critical condition. Her family sees signs of hope now that Lal has undergone facial reconstruction surgery and transferred to a rehabilitation hospital. Though she can see through her left eye, it’s unclear if Lal will regain sight in her right eye. After
the attack, now classified as a hate crime, hundreds of healthcare workers rallied for improved security and safer workplaces.
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Surviving the Game Of Love |
Dating apps offer convenience and access to a huge pool of potential partners, but they can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and validation-seeking behavior. Their gamified nature can also foster burnout, making boundaries and breaks essential for protecting your mental health. Trends like slow dating (being more considerate of how much you date) encourage mindful interactions, prioritizing quality over quantity. You can also maintain a positive experience by limiting app time, handling rejection with resilience, and prioritizing self-care.
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Epithelial Cells Generate Electricity When Injured |
Challenging the belief that epithelial cells primarily act as barriers, a new study found the cells lining your skin and organs can generate bioelectric signals when injured to coordinate
wound healing. These long-distance signals resemble neuron activity but are much slower, and calcium ions play a key role in this bioelectricity process. This discovery could improve wound treatments by refining electrical stimulation techniques, offering new possibilities for healing.
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TOGETHER WITH INJOY
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Gut Feeling? It’s Time to Track It! |
You track your steps. Your sleep. Your calories. Your heart rate.
But... What about your gut health? 🤔
Steps: 10,000 - Tracked
Vital Signs: WDL - Tracked
Calories Burned: Rings Closed - Tracked
Sleep Quality: 85+ - Tracked
Gut Health: Getting Left Behind?
As nurses, we’re all about tracking everything—our steps, our sleep, our calories—but what about tracking your gut health? This GI Nurses Week, it’s time to give your microbiome some love. With Injoy’s Microbiome Test Kit, you can easily check in on your gut’s needs by just swabbing your stool—no office visit needed. Track your gut’s health, monitor changes over time, and get personalized insights—all from home! Plus, it’s HSA/FSA eligible, so investing in your health just got easier. 🌿
Use code NursingBeat15 for 15% off and enter our Gut Health MVP giveaway for a chance to win a wellness kit! Because your gut deserves to be tracked too.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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1,155 |
The number of scientists that could be laid off if the Environmental Protection Agency goes through with a plan to eliminate its Office of Research and Development. Click here to learn the research topics at stake.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Banks Are Giving Nurses the Perks They Deserve in 2025 |
As the demand for nurses continues to rise, financial institutions across the U.S. are stepping up in 2025 with tailored incentives to support healthcare professionals. These new benefits are designed to ease financial burdens and reward the critical role nurses play in our communities.
Laurel Road’s Nurse-Specific Benefits: Laurel Road has exclusive financial perks for nurses, like student loan refinancing discounts, plenty of loan repayment options, and a free consultation to help you figure out what you need.
NIH Federal Credit Union’s Healthcare Suite: NIHFCU provides benefits specifically for healthcare professionals, like up to $50 in annual work-related reimbursements (hello, new stethoscope!), low-interest personal loans, and specialized financial planning services to help nurses manage their money more effectively.
Wells Fargo’s Caregiver Support Program: Wells Fargo now offers lower mortgage rates, reduced loan fees, and financial coaching programs designed for nurses and frontline healthcare workers.
With these financial incentives, 2025 is shaping up to be a year where nurses get the financial support and recognition they deserve. Take a proactive approach to your finances and explore these options today!
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Savannah Arroyo, MSN, RN is the founder of Networth Nurse and InvestHealth. Connect with her here.
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5 Next-Level Nursing Niches |
Nurses have the power of career variety — check out these 5 nursing niches and get inspired to find yours!
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Nurse Kitty |
When Hello Kitty and nursing collide, you get this adorable badge reel!
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BREAK ROOM |
Sheet-Pan Salad |
Are you looking for a new and healthy salad recipe to try? Check out this easy sheet-pan salad recipe that requires almost no clean-up and is absolutely delicious!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Discover how to use your powerful nursing voice to help shape the world in the Love n' Leary podcast’s latest episode!
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