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Good Morning Readers! |
I am very excited to share that TNB’s CEO, Tamara AL-Yassin, and I shared our story of how we created a one-of-a-kind community and brought TNB to life on the American Nurses Association blog. Read about our journey here - there’s a few things that you may not know about us!
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Today's Top Beats |
🤖 Next Appointment at the Mall
💉 Dangerous Endos
📉 Decreasing Cancer Odds
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Photo by: goforward.com
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Fastest Growing Profession |
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioner is expected to be the fastest-growing profession in the coming years, with a growth rate of more than 45% by 2031. Of the $100 million the Department of Health and Human Services is allocating to grow the nursing workforce, about a third is going towards the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce Program. There are several reasons for this NP popularity, including healthcare’s shift to “team-based healthcare models” and home-based medical care, a growing US population with advanced age and chronic conditions, and improved salary and working conditions over RNs.
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Dr. Is Not In |
A SF-based health tech startup, Forward, aims to bring AI-powered care to malls nationwide. These “CarePod” kiosks — 8 ft by 8 ft metallic boxes — guide patients through body scans, blood pressure readings, and finger prick blood draws for health checks without human interactions. Clinicians review the diagnostic tests remotely and video in to answer questions, but the kiosks have no humans on-site save for CarePod service assistants. Users get unlimited access for $99 monthly, but Forward isn’t accepting insurance.
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Dangerous Endoscopy? |
Salem Hospital in Massachusetts is being hit with a class action lawsuit after up to 450 endoscopy patients were possibly exposed to HIV and Hepatitis B and C due to improper IV procedures. The lawsuit comes on behalf of patient Medlina Cashman, who says she now has to undergo tests to see if she was exposed (“a process which can take months or even years”). Salem
says there have been no reports of anyone contracting an infection from the procedures; the risk is “extremely small,” and potentially infected patients were offered free screenings.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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24% |
The cancer death rate for US youth under 20 years declined 24% from 2001 to 2021.
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TOGETHER WITH CONNECTRN
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The New Nurse |
Nurses are increasingly exploring non-traditional career paths due to burnout, rising living costs, and a desire for professional fulfillment. The modern nurse values their multifaceted skills, prioritizes career excellence without compromising mental well-being, and is open to new experiences.
But how do you find those new experiences that balance your work and personal life?
Insert connectRN, the platform reinventing the way healthcare professionals find work. By leveraging technology, connectRN’s platform provides access to work opportunities and vital resources nurses need to build a thriving career.
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PRN
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MAP OF THE MODERN NURSE WITH DEBRIEFING THE FRONT LINES
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Unleash the Power of Radical Generosity |
We’re six days away from Giving Tuesday! There’s a good chance you’ve heard of it, but you may wonder, “What is Giving Tuesday?” Giving Tuesday started with the question: could a day be created that celebrates giving back rather than consuming? Could a ritual be created leveraging the power of digital hyperconnectivity and collaboration to make generosity go viral?
Born in 2012, Giving Tuesday is a radical generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform communities worldwide, inspiring millions to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Giving Tuesday strategically falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in response to the overwhelming consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
There’s a fundamental truth that gives us hope and that together, we can do extraordinary things. Harness the power of commUNITY by joining Debriefing the Front Lines' 4th annual Giving Tuesday campaign as we rally to provide 300 scholarship debriefing sessions to nurses in need!
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Debriefing the Front Lines is a mental health organization, debriefing single incident and cumulative care taking trauma. Learn more here.
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes |
With Thanks/Friendsgiving right around the corner, we’ve scoured the internet to bring you some of the tastiest finds to add to your tables or unit potlucks!
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SUPPLY ROOM
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It’s in the Bag! |
This backpack designed intentionally for healthcare professionals has an easy to clean, antimicrobial exterior, dedicated shoe compartment, and insulated snack pouch.
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BREAK ROOM
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Way to Go, Willie! |
A parrot named Willie alerted his owner that her toddler was choking. Read here to find out how he saved the toddler’s life. He was awarded the Animal Lifesaver Award by the local Denver Red Cross chapter.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Come back tomorrow for TNB’s second annual Gratitude Edition! |
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