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Good Morning, Readers! |
As nurses, we’re constantly surrounded by innovative healthcare products and technologies. But do we ever stop to consider their origins? Dr. Berci, the visionary behind laparoscopy, passed away recently at 103. His journey was fraught with challenges, yet his determination paved the way for countless lives to be impacted and an entirely new
specialty to be born.
So, if you're a nurse with a brilliant idea, don't let it fade. Let Dr. Berci's story inspire you to keep pushing forward, challenging the status quo, and inspiring others.
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Today's Top Beats |
👃 Microplastics in Olfactory Bulbs
🔋 Ready to Recharge?
🕊️ RIP Dr. Berci
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HANDOFF |
Microplastics Found in Human Olfactory Bulbs |
The world’s microplastic problem may be worse than we thought—a new study found microplastics in cadavers’ olfactory bulbs, a potential pathway to deeper brain regions. Researchers detected microplastics like polypropylene and nylon in 8 of 15 samples, though it’s unclear if these particles reach cognitive areas of the brain through the bloodstream. This
finding adds to concerns about microplastics’ potential health effects, including inflammation, heart attacks, and neurological diseases.
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Hawaiʻi Nurses Locked Out |
This past weekend, the Hawaiʻi Nurses Association went ahead with the one-day strike at Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women and Children we mentioned last week. And, unfortunately, hospital managers followed
through with their promise to lock out the 600 nurses who participated in the strike for safer nurse-to-patient ratios. The hospital says it will continue to do so and fill staff’s roles with travel nurses,unless the union accepts its contract offer “unconditionally”—even if that means nurses lose their health insurance.
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New Pandemic Preparedness Research Network
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The NIH has launched the ReVAMPP network to develop vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for high-priority pathogens that could cause future pandemics. The network will use its expected $100 million annual budget to study “prototype pathogens” from virus families such as Flaviviridae, Paramyxoviridae, and others. Research centers, including the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the University of California at Irvine, will collaborate and the Research Triangle Institute will coordinate efforts to standardize and share data.
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TOGETHER WITH VIRTUAL NURSING ACADEMY
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Indiana State Nurses Association Partners with the Virtual Nursing Academy to Elevate Nursing Education and Practice in Indiana |
The Indiana State Nurses Association (ISNA) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Virtual Nursing Academy (VNA) to advance nursing education and elevate nursing care models across the state of Indiana. This collaboration is set to revolutionize nursing by leveraging the latest in on-demand education, ensuring nurses are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for today's dynamic virtual care environment.
Through this partnership, the Virtual Nursing Academy will deliver innovative educational programs tailored to meet the needs of Indiana’s evolving nursing care models. This virtual nursing educational program will be accessible through the VNA’s cutting-edge online learning platform, enabling nurses to engage in high-quality virtual nursing education anytime and anywhere.
TNB readers can join us at the Virtual Nursing Academy and be a part of the revolution in nursing care! Sign up for an informational Virtual Nurse Meet Up on November 5th to learn more or enroll in the Virtual Nursing Academy today and use discount code TNB for a $200 discount on enrollment for the next Virtual Nursing Academy starting on October 1, 2024. Participants will earn 33.75 CEs when they complete the
program.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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103 |
The renowned surgeon and inventor of laparoscopy, Dr. George Berci, died on August 30, 2024, at the ripe age of 103. Click here to learn more about Berci’s life, including how the Hungarian doctor wound up in the United States, his fight to get laparoscopy accepted by the medical community, and more.
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PRN
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THE BREAK ROOM WITH SELF-CARE CATALYST |
Simple Day Off Recharge Strategies |
We know the benefits of exercise, unplugging, and having fun with friends on our days off—but here are some ideas you haven’t thought of to unwind and recharge!
Micro-Adventures: Explore a part of your city/town you’ve never visited before. Check out a fun coffee shop, pretty park, or take a walk in a cute neighborhood. Just explore!
Digital Declutter: Take 20 minutes to declutter your phone—delete old apps, prune your camera roll, or pick a fresh, fun wallpaper. No more chaos!
Creative Therapy: Take an art class, cook something new, or start that crafty DIY project you've been thinking about. Instant mood booster!
Sensory Escape: Set up a “zen den” at home with scents, textures, & sounds you love. It’s cozy blanket season after all!
Don’t overthink rest. Just think about how you currently feel, what you want to feel, and what the first step is to get there. Rooting for you always!
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Sip & Relax |
Need a little help unwinding after work? Check out this set of sleepy teas.
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BREAK ROOM |
To the Moon |
You may know and love actor Jack Black, but do you know about his mother, Judith Love Cohen? You would not believe how she saved astronauts in space while being hospitalized! Share this extraordinary story with your bestie!
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