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Good Morning Readers, |
Today marks the last day of Med-Surg Nurses Week! We honor the dedication, resilience, and expertise of medical-surgical nurses who provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients every day. Thank you for making a difference in healthcare!
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Today's Top Beats |
🧲 Magnet Awards
🩺 Nurse Saves a Life
😓 Burnout & Patient Safety
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Nurses Honored with Magnet Award |
A big congrats to five new recipients for Magnet Nurse of the Year! The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) announced the honorees during this year’s conference in New Orleans. They
include Anita Rich, DNP, RN, for Transformational Leadership; Katrina Brown, MSN, RN, for Structural Empowerment; Diane Scheb, MSN, RN, for Exemplary Professional Practice; Kayla Witthoeft, BSN, RN, for New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements; and Leah Rawdon, DNP, APRN-CPNP, for Empirical Outcomes.
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Nurse Saves Life at Football Game |
When Erin Mender, an Indiana RN, attended the University of Alabama football game with her fiancé on October 26, she was ready to kick back and enjoy the game. But when a middle-aged man passed out and fell just before kick-off, she helped medics carry him out of the stadium for hospital transport. Then one of the medics passed out. Unable to find a pulse, Mender began CPR until he
gasped back a minute later. Watch the amazing video!
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Burnout Harms Patient Safety |
A new study confirms with data what every nurse already knows: Nurse burnout is linked to patient safety and satisfaction and lower quality of care. A meta-analysis of 85 studies with over
288,000 nurses from over 5,300 hospitals. Regardless of nurses’ age, sex, work experience, or geography, burnout was linked to more patient falls, medication errors, hospital-acquired infections, missed or neglected care, and adverse events or patient safety incidents.
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TOGETHER WITH CONNECTRN
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Finding the Perfect Balance with connectRN |
Jerry Enget, RN, loves being the go-to IV specialist at his nursing job in Tampa, Florida. "I enjoy the variety of med/surg. You can see a different patient population each shift and I always feel challenged seeing a little bit of everything," Enget says.
Though he liked the job, the long hours and required weekends and holidays got old, and he longed for balance between his chosen career and the rest of his life. In 2023, he discovered connectRN and has never looked back.
connectRN is the leading per diem app for shifts in hospitals, home health, and senior living that connects nurses with flexible work opportunities and puts you in control of your schedule.
Are you ready to rediscover your passion for nursing without sacrificing your personal life? Sign up with connectRN today and experience bedside care on your terms.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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60% |
The percentage that Advocate Health’s RN turnover rate improved in Charlotte, North Carolina after a dozen of their 68 hospitals employed virtual nurses to help with admissions and discharges, and offer 24/7 patient and caregiver assistance. See how much their nurse vacancy rate improved.
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CARING COLLECTIVELY WITH TOGATHER
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Small Things That Make a Big Difference |
Over 60% of nurses report high burnout, which worsens care quality gaps for already marginalized patients. How can we navigate widening health inequities with fewer emotional and tangible resources? In this complex landscape, even small, intentional actions can make a big difference.
Equip yourself with curated toolkits: When time is tight, ready-made resources are invaluable. These toolkits offer quick insights and evidence-based approaches to equitable care. Try this free toolkit.
Find a work buddy: Having someone to check in with—whether it’s a colleague or a friend outside of work—can make a world of difference. A buddy provides support and perspective, helping you feel less alone.
Calm your nervous system: Quick grounding techniques help manage stress, letting you stay present with patients. Try a simple breathing exercise or a short mindfulness routine.
While these steps can’t fix the system overnight, they can empower us to navigate it with resilience and compassion—one small action at a time.
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Tesiah Coleman, MSN, AGPCNP-BC,
WHNP-BC, CLC, is the founder and CEO of Togather, the first collective care platform for health justice.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
B-A-N-A-N-A-S |
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