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Happy FriYAY Readers! |
Today is the last day to enter for a chance to win one of five sets of Cozy Earth sheets (worth over $400 each). The giveaway closes today at 1159 pm PST. Enter here and goodluck!
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Today's Top Beats |
⭐️ Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year
🤨 Disappearing Pancreases
🗳️ Nurses and Health Policy
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Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year |
Fifteen-year-old Heman Bekele from Virginia has been named Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year for inventing a soap that could treat and prevent skin cancer. NPR spoke with him last year when he won the grand prize for his soap, which uses lipid nanoparticles to deliver cancer-fighting drugs, at the 2023 3M Young Scientist’s Challenge. Check out the interview to learn about his inspirations, how he began his innovative research, and what his future holds.
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Sugar Vs. Sugar Substitutes |
We know that excessive sugar is harmful, contributing to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, but what about sugar substitutes? While these alternatives—which include artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and other low-calorie alternatives—generally offer fewer calories than sugar, their health impacts are complex. Some research indicates they may aid in weight loss and have less impact on blood sugar levels than sugar, but they can cause digestive issues and potentially increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Learn more here.
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Where Have All the Pancreases Gone? |
Did you know that thousands of pancreases donated between 2021 and 2023 remain unaccounted for, despite being labeled for islet cell research from Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs)? Past investigations suggested that OPOs were under-using organs from deceased donors by the tens of thousands to increase their profits. An executive order that went into effect in
2021 sought to improve accountability but created a loophole related to pancreas recovery for islet cell research. The Senate Finance Committee is investigating and pushing for stricter regulations.
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TOGETHER WITH COZY EARTH
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Bed Side to Bed Time: The Sleep You Deserve |
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The percentage of nurses who cited their EHR as a contributing factor to feeling burnt out in 2023. Click here to learn the main reasons for their EHR dissatisfaction, what they said about their EHR training, and more.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH NURSE KEL
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Today’s Trivia Topics |
Are you ready for another round of Today’s Trivia Topics? To find the answers to the questions, click on the emojis at the start of each question.
🧠 What percentage of our brain cells are working at one time? (It’s relatively small considering how much we think every day!)
🧠 At what age does the human brain stop growing?
🧠 The brain is made up of how many billions (yes, billions) of nerve cells?
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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BULLETIN BOARD |
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Luxury Sleep Giveaway |
Want to experience the ultimate in sleep luxury? Enter to win one of FIVE Cozy Earth Bamboo Sheet Sets (a $400+ value) here. Indulge in the softest, most breathable sheets on the planet. Giveaway closes August 23.
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Nurses and Health Policy |
This election year, discover why nurses should be involved in policy-making.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Books About Nurses |
Need a book recommendation? The Women tells the story of Frances McGrath, who joins the Army Nurse Corps after her brother is drafted into the Vietnam War. (Thanks to subscriber Lisa W. for the rec!)
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BREAK ROOM |
Rotten Produce Be-Gone! |
Do you have trouble eating all of your produce before they spoil? Check out these cost-effective ways to make your groceries last longer and your life easier!
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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Nurses and doctors at one Australian hospital are sounding the alarm on serious patient safety concerns. Learn more and share your thoughts on TNB’s Instagram!
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