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Happy FriYAY Readers! |
Have you seen the Bloomberg article,“The Miseducation of America’s Nurse Practitioners”? To my NP’s out there, what is your take on this article? Email us here. For reference:
Here is the official response from AANP.
Here is a LinkedIn thread with the author of the article—No matter your view, you should participate with your thoughts so our voices are represented.
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Today's Top Beats |
💰 CA Health Workers’ Wages Increased
😓 UK Nurse Suicides
🫄 No Money in Maternity Care
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HANDOFF |
CA Health Workers’ Wage Increased |
Expected to benefit some 426,000 health workers, a new law in California will raise their minimum wage to $25 an hour, increasing their annual income by about $6,400. Its implementation has been delayed, but some employers, like those in San Bernardino County and the University of California health systems, are raising wages ahead of schedule. However, some workers in small practices and stand-alone nursing homes will be excluded from the law, causing discrepancies in wage increases across the sector.
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Total Artificial Heart Implanted |
A critically ill 57-year-old man became the first person to receive a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. Serving as a bridge-to-transplant solution for severe heart conditions, this titanium heart works using magnetic levitation technology, minimizes blood trauma and mechanical wear, and can regulate blood flow up to 12 liters per minute. Eight days after receiving the device at the Texas Heart Institute, the man received a newly available donor heart in its stead and is recovering well.
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UK Nurse Suicides |
Since 2018, at least 16 nurses committed suicide—six in this past year alone—while under investigation by the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The NMC has faced criticism for its “toxic” culture, lengthy investigations, and processes that have reportedly left nurses accused of sexual assault and domestic violence free to work unchecked. The NMC expressed condolences and despite public pressure, NMC chair Sir David Warren has refused to step down, citing the need for stability. Recently, nurses and midwives protested against the NMC’s regulatory practices.
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TOGETHER WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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Take it Apart. Fix it. And Build it Better. |
Do you and your colleagues ever encounter a problem at your facility and wish you could just…fix it? Well, the NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon gives you the chance to do just that.
Think about those frustrating processes, communication gaps, or outdated workflows that make your shifts harder than they have to be. This isn't some hypothetical thought exercise – it's the chance to come together with your peers, deconstruct a problem, propose a solution, and build a better way to work. And the best part? You and your team could receive up to $150,000 in grant funding to make your vision a reality.
Don't sweat the application process. Just gather your nurse-led interdisciplinary – nurses, technicians, even that awesome social worker you love working with – and start brainstorming your solution (just make sure your team is all from your same health system!). The Pitch-A-Thon crew even offers guidance to polish your team's pitch. Think of it as friendly coaching from your nurse fam.
So, what are you waiting for? This is the chance to be a changemaker and have a lasting impact on your health system and, ultimately, the future of nursing.
Application deadline has been extended to August 9! Apply Today!
The NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon is presented by Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, & SONSIEL and sponsored by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare and J & J Foundation.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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59 Million |
The approximate number of US adults who had a mental illness in 2023. Click here to learn how many adults had serious thoughts of suicide, how many teens received mental health treatment, and more. Call or text 988 for help if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or in crisis.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Hot Money Topic this Week |
No Money in Maternity Care - Maternity wards are closing down across the US closing down even though America ranks the worst among rich nations in maternal mortality. Why is this? Simply answered— it’s not profitable, due to misaligned incentives in our healthcare system. As one OB/GYN in the article explains, “How is it that we got paid
$1,000 for nine months of prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, but one hour of a joint replacement gets paid $1,600?”.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
The Struggle is Real |
This badge reel is perfect for the nurse who always seems to be on the struggle bus (we've all been there!)
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BREAK ROOM
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Potluck Idea |
Have you been looking for a new and easy dish to bring to the next barbecue this summer? Check out this viral cajun egg boil recipe! This dish is bound to be the potluck favorite!
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