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Good Morning, Readers! |
In a sort of strange health related issue, many dermatologists have predicted that scalp health will be on-trend this year. Among some recommendations are the viral rosemary oil trend to promote hair growth. But does it actually work? Take a look here and here to decide for yourself. Hint: figure out why your hair is thinning and practice patience. It’s not an overnight success.
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Today's Top Beats |
🩺 NPs versus PAs
🚫 Demands Not Met
💜 Love Your Job?
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HANDOFF
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Morning-After Savings |
According to a new JAMA Network Open study, making the morning-after pill available over the counter almost completely eliminated hospital expenses related to getting the prescription. Costs dropped 96%, from $7.6 million to $385,946. The findings come just after the Biden administration announced new steps to protect abortion and contraception access. And
it’s only a month before the Supreme Court hears a case on abortion pill access, which the FDA expanded in January.
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Demands Not Met |
Nurses from Down East Community Hospital in Machias, Maine, protested staffing issues during a rally Saturday as the hospital and the nurses’ union reached an impasse on contract negotiations. A Maine State
Nurses Association representative said the most significant issues are safe staffing and staff retention. Still, the hospital rejected the union’s requests to focus on recruiting and retaining local nurses instead of relying heavily on travel nurses.
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What’s the Difference? |
While healthcare workers understand the differences between NPs, PAs, and doctors, the general public often struggles with the distinctions. Yet NPs have tripled, and PAs have doubled since
2010, so many more patients are seeing NPs and PAs instead of physicians. An excellent article from Vox that you can share with friends and family explains the differences and how patients can decide whether to see an NP, PA, or doctor, especially with waiting lists growing ever longer.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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20.7 |
The average number of days that seniors spend each year receiving healthcare.
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PRN
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YOUR NEW THING STRATEGY WITH NEW THING NURSE
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Do You Love Your Job? |
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February is Heart Month. My question: is your heart in your current job? Here are a few prompts to consider when thinking about this question:
Does your job resonate with your professional values and passions? If not, consider why and if that can be changed.
Does your job allow you to have a good work-life balance? Or are you sacrificing one for the other? Are you able to make it better?
Do you leave work feeling fulfilled or deflated? Is your time at work satisfying you? Professional satisfaction can come in many different forms.
Is there an opportunity for growth in your position, personally or professionally? Are you progressing towards your career goals?
If your heart isn’t in your job, chat with New Thing Nurse to plan your next career move.
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New Thing Nurse helps the nursing and NP community land dream jobs!
Join us on IG or Facebook @newthingnurse.
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MANAGER'S MEMO
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Constructive Feedback |
As managers guiding complex care teams, our feedback significantly impacts staff growth and patient outcomes. Constructive feedback is critical for development, especially amid rapidly advancing medicine. Rather than criticism focused on the person, offer timely input centered on behaviors. For example, after a difficult surgery, gather staff to discuss strengths demonstrated and potential areas for improvement. This facilitates constructive analysis without blame.
By fostering open dialogue and a culture of continuous learning, we enable nurses to gain insights for sharpening competencies—frame feedback conversations around patient-centered care goals, underscoring how self-improvement ties into advancing care quality. With compassion and specificity, we can promote reflective self-critique without judgment. Our words hold the power to uplift teams. Feedback helps nurses see their
incredible potential more clearly. With supportive guidance, we nurture growth. Our tone and questions can inspire staff to keep reaching higher.
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Manager's Memo is written by a real-life nurse manager of a busy hospital department. Have questions for TNB's resident manager? Email TNB's resident manager here.
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SUPPLY ROOM
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Nurse Life = Best Life |
If you’re searching for a new Apple watch band, check out these adorable Nurse Life themed silicone bands! They come in a rainbow of colors and sizes to suit everyone’s tastes and watch size!
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BREAK ROOM
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Charge Nurses Got Your Back |
As new nurses or seasoned nurses, we all remember the new nurse anxiety we had during the first few months on the job. Send this video to your charge nurse bestie who always
had your back during those hard times!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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There’s more financial content from Savannah at Networth Nurse coming in tomorrow’s newsletter!
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