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Good Morning, Readers! |
📍Team TNB is on the ground at the ANCC National Magnet Conference. As an official media partner, we'll be bringing you live updates, exclusive interviews, and the latest nursing trends. Be sure to follow along here and here.
Are you attending Magnet, or have you attended in the past? Tell me your favorite part, or what you're most looking forward to here.
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Today's Top Beats |
😠 Nurses Face Insurance Penalties
🕊️ Remembering Dr. Richard Cash
🎃 Trick or Treat Yourself
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Nurses Face Insurance Penalties |
Fresh off a contract win, nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital face potential tax penalties after discovering two insurance plans offered through Harvard Pilgrim and Blue Cross Blue Shield don’t meet Massachusetts’ Minimum Creditable Coverage requirements, which prohibit out-of-pocket costs for preventive care. The Massachusetts Nurses Association criticized the hospital for notifying nurses too late and causing widespread confusion. Nurses are now asking the hospital to apply for waivers and cover any penalties, arguing that the issue reflects inadequate support from management.
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More Hawaiʻi Nurses Ready to Strike |
Earlier this month, we told you about how 600 nurses on Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi secured a new contract after much hullabaloo. Hundreds of nurses and health care workers on the islands of Maui and Lanaʻi are now planning to hold a 3-day strike next month. Nurses contest unsafe nurse-to-patient ratios, which have left them burnt out, and are also pushing for better wages. The nurses’
union, United Nurses and Health Care Employees of Hawaiʻi, has been bargaining with Kaiser Permanente’s Maui Health since July.
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Remembering the Person Behind ORT
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Dr. Richard Cash, a public health pioneer who helped develop oral rehydration therapy, died at 83 from brain cancer last week. His simple and effective treatment for cholera and diarrhea has saved millions of lives since its inception in the late 1960s. After joining Harvard’s faculty in 1977, Cash dedicated himself to teaching and promoting affordable health
solutions tailored to local situations. He is remembered for his humility, kindness, commitment, and respect for local cultures.
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TOGETHER WITH AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
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From Concept to Impact: Why You Should Apply to the ANA Innovation Awards |
As nurses, we excel at identifying problems and potential solutions, but turning concepts into reality can often be challenging.
Hosted by American Nurses Association (ANA) and sponsored by Stryker, ANA Innovation Awards invites nurses with patient safety innovations to make a meaningful impact across six categories.
Here are some key reasons why you should consider applying:
Funding. ANA Innovation Awards provide $25,000 for an individual nurse and $50,000 for a nurse-led team in each category.
Professional Development. Participating can enhance skills like problem-solving and project management, while expanding your network.
Real-World Impact. Your innovation can directly lead to creating meaningful change in healthcare.
Interested in learning more? Check out the FAQ’s and rules. The application deadline is November 1, 2024, so don’t wait! Your innovation could transform the lives of both nurses
and patients.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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79% |
The percentage of Americans who strongly or somewhat support a law requiring insurance companies to offer mental health care and substance-abuse coverage equal to physical medical care. Click here to learn how opinions differ across (binary) gender and political affiliations, how many Americans trust insurance companies to comply with such a law, and more.
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THE BREAK ROOM WITH SELF-CARE CATALYST |
Trick or Treat…Yourself! |
Burnout can make every shift feel like a haunted house, but here’s how to add a little sweetness to your day to keep burnout at bay:
🧛 Tame your energy vampires. Some tasks/people drain your energy. Set boundaries and ward off those vampires by protecting your time and headspace. Saying “no” isn’t scary—it’s top tier self-care.
👻 Monster mash-up your routine. Feeling like a zombie? Shake things up! Try a new playlist on your commute or try a new exercise class!
🍫 A treat a day keeps the burnout away. Whether it’s a favorite snack, a massage, or even 10 minutes of uninterrupted alone time. Having things to look forward to is key!
🍭 Candy corn your calendar. Just like candy corn is layered, your schedule should have layers of work, breaks, and fun. Sprinkle in small joys to find more balance.
Treat yourself, boo…you deserve it!
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SUPPLY ROOM |
So Cozy |
If your feet are always killing you after your shift, check out these comfy herbal warming slippers.
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BREAK ROOM |
Work Besties |
What would we do without our nurse besties at work? If you need a laugh, watch what happens when nurses drown at work and how their coworkers help. Share this with your bestie!
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