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Good Morning, Readers! |
February is Black History Month and there is no doubt that there are many amazing Black nurses—past and present—that have made a huge impact on the nursing profession.
To all the Black nurses and healthcare professionals: thank you. Team TNB celebrates you, this month and every month. ❤️
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Today's Top Beats |
🍋 Lemon Water Trend
🥤 Best Kids Drinks
💼 Remote Nursing Jobs
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HANDOFF |
Some Hospitals Pause Gender-Affirming Care |
Hospitals in Colorado, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. have paused gender-affirming care for minors following Trump’s executive order restricting federal support for such treatments. Denver Health halted surgeries for those under 19, while hospitals including VCU Health and Children’s National suspended hormone therapy and puberty blockers. And while some hospitals
are reviewing the policy, others like Lurie Children’s Hospital remain committed to providing the necessary care. Gender-affirming care is supported by most major medical organizations.
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Pouring Cold Water on the Hot Lemon Water Trend |
Drinking hot lemon water in the morning is a popular trend across social media, often praised for benefits like improved digestion, hydration, immunity, and weight loss. But while hot lemon water is a hydrating and refreshing choice, its health benefits are often overstated. The drink provides vitamin C and may aid digestion slightly, but plain water offers the same hydration benefits. There’s no strong evidence that it boosts immunity, speeds up metabolism, or significantly aids digestion.
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Best Drinks for Kids |
Kids consuming sugary drinks is on the rise and, not surprisingly, newly released recommendations from a coalition of health and nutrition organizations advise against these drinks. Instead, kids and teens should stick to water and plain milk and avoid sugary, artificially sweetened, and caffeinated drinks due to health risks like poor sleep, anxiety, and cardiac
issues. The experts also recommend limiting plant-based milks, which they say often lack the nutrients of cow’s milk, though the Plant Based Foods Association says this is an oversimplification.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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54% |
The percentage of US adults who think it’s a “somewhat” or “very good” idea to use weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy if you have obesity or a weight-related health condition. Click here to learn the public’s thoughts on weight loss drugs for adults without obesity, teens who have obesity, and more.
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THAT REMOTE LIFE WITH NURSE FERN |
Land a Remote Nursing Job in 2025 |
Is your New Year’s Resolution to land a remote nursing job? If so, we’ve got you covered with nine pro tips that will help you stand out from the crowd:
Create your “why” statement
Learn how to make a SMART goal that is oriented to a remote nursing job
Use the nursing process when setting and managing your goals
Understand how to harness the power of LinkedIn
Grow your professional network
Have a polished resume targeted to your dream job
Learn more about what the remote nursing world has to offer
Practice for interviews
Join a community of nurses just like you who are looking for a remote nursing role
Ready to learn more about how to use these nine strategies to ditch bedside in 2025? Check out the full article here.
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Ready for remote nursing? Check our daily remote nurse job postings for nurses leaving the bedside on Nurse Fern.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Ortho Squad |
Ortho nurses will love this Valentine-themed shirt!
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BREAK ROOM |
Doctor vs. Lawyer |
This doctor tested her lawyer husband on his knowledge of medical terminology. Check out this video if you need a laugh! How do you think he did?
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