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Good Morning, Readers! |
Here’s your weekly TNB roundup—catch up on everything you might have missed!
1️⃣ Interview with Jing Wang—dean and professor of the Florida State University College of Nursing—on AI education for nurses
2️⃣ An Oncology nurse's invention to increase hospital safety
3️⃣ Tell us one thing you wish the public understood about nurses
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Today's Top Beats |
☢️ CT Radiation Risks
🩺 Nurse Named Canadian Health Minister
🎤 Nurses in the Media: It’s Our Time!
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CT Radiation Risks Being Explored |
Computed tomography (CT) scans have revolutionized the practice of medicine, reducing the need for many otherwise invasive procedures. But like X-rays, they’re not risk-free. The National Cancer Institute says the increased risk of cancer is low from CT scans, but it goes up with each one someone gets, and doses can range more widely than most people realize. Learn about regulators’ growing interest in CT radiation doses and their risks.
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Nurse Named Canadian Health Minister |
Breaking down multiple barriers, Kamal Khera is not only the newest health minister in Canada, but is also a 36-year-old nurse and the only Indian-born member of new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet. When she previously served as a member of Parliament, she was among the youngest members serving and has previously served as minister of seniors. Check out The Indian Express’s “Meet Kamal Khera” YouTube video to hear her firsthand.
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AI Nurses’ Expanding Roles |
Meet Ana, an “AI nurse” who calls patients about their colonoscopy pre-ops. Ana is one of many healthcare agents who can speak in dozens of languages. What do human nurses think of AI’s growing role in healthcare? Check out AP’s new story on AI nursing and its benefits and drawbacks. And if you missed it last month, don’t forget to check out our interview with Amy McCarthy, the chief nursing officer of Hippocratic AI.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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93 Million |
The number of CT scans performed yearly in the U.S. (compared to just 3 million in 1980). Guess how many of those are for people 60+ years old!
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YOUR NEW THING STRATEGY WITH NEW THING NURSE |
Nurse Advocacy: Speak Up for Change |
Politicians create policy that impacts healthcare. This year, it feels like new changes emerge every day. Nurses must use their voice to advocate—to support our elected leaders in creating legislation and policy that supports our work. It’s essential!
Here are 3 quick tips on how to be an effective nurse advocate:
Have a story! Frame your cause in a story from your personal experience that your audience can see themselves in. (Always keep it HIPAA
compliant.)
“I’ll find out.” Don’t know something? No problem! This little phrase covers you. You don’t know now, but you will do some research and get back to them.
You are the expert. Most people making decisions about healthcare have no background in the field. Remember, you are the expert. Non-healthcare leaders are relying on you for your healthcare expertise.
Don’t hold back—use your valuable voice to advocate for positive changes in nursing!
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Nurses in the Media: It’s Our Time! |
Learn more about how media training can enhance your professional development as a nurse.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Medically Speaking |
This dainty caduceus necklace would make a sweet addition to your jewelry collection!
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BREAK ROOM |
EKG Experts |
What do you say when your patients ask you how their EKG looks? Click here for a “thorough” EKG interpretation.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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In case you missed the story, catch up on one NP's incredible lifesaving smart ring!
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