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Good Morning, Readers! |
On this day in 1923, Carl Djerassi was born. A gifted chemist, he is best known for his contributions to the development of oral contraception. His impressive work ultimately made the birth control pill more accessible to millions across the globe.
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Today's Top Beats |
💉 Covid Vaccine Recommendations
💔 Increased Infant Mortality
🏥 Nurse Manager Turnover
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HANDOFF |
Two Strikes, Two Avoided |
There’s been lots of movement in nurse union negotiations lately. Nurses at University Medical Center in New Orleans held a one-day strike last Friday after months of negotiations failed. Then 4,000 miles west of there, the United Nurses and Health Care Employees of
Hawaii announced plans for a three-day strike in November. Meanwhile, nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital said they "won a historic union contract,” and nurses at McLaren Flint Hospital in Michigan just approved a four-year contract.
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Two Covid Vaccine Doses for Some |
The CDC issued a new recommendation that moderately or severely immunocompromised people and those 65 and older should get two doses of the Covid vaccine each year, six months apart. The decision is a response to the multiple challenges of managing Covid. It appears to have two
surges each year, once in summer and again in winter, and the vaccine’s effectiveness may not last the full year, especially with its constantly evolving variants.
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Increased Infant Mortality Since Dobbs |
A new study investigated infant mortality trends after the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. They found a 7% increase in infant deaths and a 10% increase in those with congenital anomalies, but the increase wasn’t spread evenly—some months
had spikes, but no months had lower-than-expected infant mortality. The findings match a June study showing a 13% increase in infant deaths in Texas after its abortion law went into effect, compared to 1.8% increase across the rest of the U.S.
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TOGETHER WITH CONNECTRN
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Finding Freedom and Flexibility with connectRN |
As a med/surg travel nurse, Akenke Greenwood, BSN, RN, has seen it all and still loves her job. One thing she doesn’t love, though, is the inflexible scheduling as a mom. “I have a six-year-old son, and I want to be there to enjoy life with him,” she says. Thankfully, she discovered connectRN in 2023 and has never been happier.
What if you could enjoy the stability of nursing with the freedom and flexibility your family needs?
With connectRN, you can. 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–no shift minimums, weekends, or holidays required.
Ready to rediscover your passion for nursing without sacrificing your personal life? Sign up with connectRN today and get started experiencing the freedom and flexibility of bedside care on your terms.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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1.6 Million |
The estimated number of lives that have been saved by the Covid vaccine from December 2020 to March 2023. Check out the whopping percentage of how many of those lives were aged 60 and older.
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PRN
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MANAGER'S MEMO
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Addressing Nurse Manager Turnover |
Nurse managers are at the heart of ensuring smooth operations, keeping teams engaged, and driving patient satisfaction.
But let’s face it—the turnover rate among nurse managers is concerning. Many of us are juggling heavy workloads, a wide scope of responsibilities, and often not getting the support we need. So, how do we make it work?
The key lies in building an environment where we feel empowered. Adequate resources, manageable staffing, and nurturing positive relationships with our supervisors are critical, and effective onboarding, peer support, and prioritizing work-life balance are just as important.
By focusing on individualized support and giving nurse managers more leadership opportunities, we can tackle burnout and boost job satisfaction. How is your organization helping to reduce stress and keep you in the game? Share your ideas with me here. Together, we can find ways to support each other and our staff—and improve patient care.
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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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Designing Your Dream Nurse Life |
Learn more about how Farah Laurent helps nurses change their mindset as a nurse coach.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
But First... |
Let them know your priorities are in order with this funny mug!
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BREAK ROOM |
Relationship Goals |
OB patients have a long list of dietary restrictions during their pregnancies. If you need a smile, watch what brought this patient to tears after she gave birth at the hospital…and we’re not talking about her baby!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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