The News Tribune interviewed retired nurses and alumnae of the of the Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing Janet Runbeck, Cheryl Davis, Patricia Palms, Marie Lennen on their love of nursing and reflect on the early days of their careers.
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I read this post earlier today and was reading through the comments. Someone asked how we would support our young nurses and what we might say to our younger selves, which got me thinking… so here are a few things that I would say: 1. You are learning and will still be learning your entire career. This is a good thing! 2. Maybe you could have done a better job today. Tomorrow you will if you don’t get caught up in the the emotions of feeling like a failure and choose to objectively look for ways to do things better. 3. Welcome feedback and listen to it. If it is true accept it. BUT if don’t be afraid to disagree if it isn’t accurate. 4. Some days your best will not save the patient. That is OK. We are not gods! 5. Build connections with peers who understand your experience and can support you. 6. Invest time in taking care of yourself. This means, boundaries. Not going in every time they call. They will survive. 7. It is a privilege to share life with patients in their most vulnerable hours. Sometime the best care is not in tasks, but taking a moment to sit with them, hold their hand and listen.
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A couple of weeks ago, Elliana Tenenbaum became one of the youngest #nurses in America at 16 years old. This Arizona State University graduate is a true testament to the potential of young people when given the opportunity to learn and grow. As we work to rebuild the healthcare workforce, we need to prioritize investing in the next generation. Part of this is not putting young people in a box and Elliana is proof of what happens when we let them follow their passions. #Nursing #FutureOfHealthcare #Healthcare
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Nurses in Michigan reported improved conditions in the 2023 Michigan Nurses Study compared to 2022, but burnout and understaffing remain high, and nearly half reported abuse in the workplace in the last year. Last year, about a third of surveyed nurses planned to leave their jobs (32%) compared to 39% in 2022. New questions in 2023 explored reasons for leaving jobs and future plans, and found that 13% of those leaving planned to exit the nursing profession entirely, excluding retirements. After adding retirements, the number leaving the profession rose to 36%. Christopher Friese, the Elizabeth Tone Hosmer Professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and the study’s principal investigator, said the 13% group is especially concerning because these are younger nurses in the workforce. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/grpKnPTD
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Sharing and building on this post shared with me on the out of box thinking Arizona is taking to address the worsening nursing shortage there: 👏 Thank you, Tom Lawry, for consistently championing the cause of nurses and for shedding light on Arizona’s initiatives. The nursing community is in dire need of leaders who acknowledge our worth and understand the exhaustive nature of our profession, both physically and emotionally. Until we can foster a supportive model that addresses the root causes of clinician burnout, the nursing shortage will persist. It’s crucial that we shift our focus towards attracting the younger generation to join this amazing and compassionate profession. I believe there are specific use cases for AI and tech that can help... 💭 In a world where many young people are growing up with a ‘self-focused’ mindset 🥇 , fueled by the allure of quick wealth 💸 through social media influencing and side hustles on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok 📱 , we face an ever-widening gap. We need individuals who possess the resilience and determination to care for others during their most vulnerable and unglamorous moments 🤕 . ❓ The question we must ask ourselves is, how do we inspire our younger generations to don the scrubs day after day 👩⚕️ ? How do we make them understand the value of this profession ✨ that may offer lower pay compared to other healthcare professionals, demands long hours, and presents daily challenges that only those on the frontlines can truly comprehend 💔 ? A step in the right direction could be the utilization of AI technology 👩💻 . By focusing on reducing nursing tasks, redundancy, and documentation burdens, AI can help streamline our workflows. Moreover, AI can assist in overhauling revenue models, shifting the perception of nurses from being a cost to becoming a revenue stream 💰 #TheComissionforNursingReimbursement. Lastly, we need to attract the talented minds of nurses who are natural-born ‘MacGyvers’ and innovators, and let them loose in the discovery and development of new technologies. Nursing informaticists are often brought in too late, with frontline staff not being involved until the plans are set and they are talking implementation. 🤔 Perhaps if nurses and nurse informaticists were spending portions of their time ideating and developing to improve their own workflows, they may feel more fulfillment and satisfaction in their careers 🙌 #NursingInformatics #aifornurses #nursesonlinkedin HIMSS New York State Chapter SONSIEL - Society of Nurse Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs & Leaders ANIA NY Tri-State Chapter ANA-NY Romina Hipolito Elias, DNP, MSN, NEA-BC, NI-BC Elaine Arnesen, BSN, RN, OCN Kathleen McGrow, DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, CIMI, FHIMSS MaryAnn Connor MSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, FAMIA, FHIMSS Cathy Menkiena, MBA, FACHE, NI-BC, FHIMSS Julie Luengas, DNP, RN, NI-BC, MBA, FHIMSS Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL Erica Zippo, MS, RN, NI-BC, RNC-OB, C-EFM
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I had the privilege of being in Phoenix on Friday for a gathering of Nursing Leaders from throughout Arizona. With Arizona projected to have largest nursing shortage in U.S. beginning next year, nursing leaders and legislators have created and funded a great collaborative to increase the placement of student nurses/new grads in clinical rotations, enhance preceptor training and other activities to proactively grow the next generation of nurses and leaders. AI will have a major impact on the future of work for all nurses. Great conversation on the importance of nurses being at the table to guide how AI plays out in nursing practices. Special thanks to Kathy Malloch, Kathy Scott and Dr Tim Porter-O'Grady , for leading this effort. This initiative known as ARS36-1803 Grant: Nurses for a Healthy Arizona is worth watching and replicating. #nursesforahealthyarizona #aiinnursing #futureofwork Kathleen McGrow, DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN Valerie Serwicki MSHI, BSN, RN Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, CIMI, FHIMSS Gil Bashe
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Dear Nursing Students 4. Dear Nursing Students, Have you ever doubted your capability to succeed in nursing? For me, there were a few times I doubted my ability to succeed in nursing. The first time was on clinical posting, when I thought setting an intravenous line on a patient was the most difficult task, and I doubted if I was going to be a good nurse because I don't know how to. This was a lie because I had a lot of resources and people to learn from, and I'm grateful to them because I really got better. Another time was when I was preparing for my first professional exam, general nursing. This was part of the time when I read the most in my undergraduate journey, and I still had a fear of my success in that particular examination. I remember at a point, I talked to my parents on the phone to express my worry, and I was really scared and tired at the same time. As I write this, I remember the exact words they told me that day: This is just a phase, and it will be over'. Truly, it was a phase, and I aced that exam in one sitting. Dear Nursing Students, as you journey in life, there will be moments and circumstances that will make you doubt your ability to bring something to success. It is what you do in those moments that makes the success story even more exhilarating. Dear nursing students, Were there moments like this when you doubted your ability to succeed in nursing or at anything else in life? How did you get out of this situation? Share with us in the comments section. #nurses #nursesonlinkedin #nursingstudents
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Many universities in the United States have launched fast-track nursing programs in which nursing students will be "ready" to tackle the nursing field in just 12 months. Many see this approach as a "win-win," but I have some mixed opinions on this. Traditional education programs are two to four years of coursework and training before nurses are released into their professional careers. One year is inadequate to prepare these individuals for the rigorous nursing field. In addition, individuals do not have to have a background in healthcare but must have a bachelor's degree. At the same time, I see the mission: to get more nurses in the field in shorter amounts of time. But is one year enough? #NurseShortage #HigherEducation #NurseEducation
Universities To Combat Expected Nursing Shortage With Accelerated Training Programs
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FCN in the News! Article from Becker's Hospital Review about the Florida Center for Nursing's "State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida" report and the number of nursing faculty. To address this issue, the Florida Center for Nursing has developed a free continuing education activity, "Shaping the Future: Becoming Nursing Faculty," to discuss the role of nursing faculty. This program is free for all nurses licensed to practice in the State of Florida! The goal is to inform nurses of the roles and responsibilities of nursing faculty. Click the link below for more information and to register for the program. https://lnkd.in/eFvRK_Va https://lnkd.in/eNYeu2B3
Florida's rebound from nurse shortage at risk
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Good Minors for Nursing Majors *articles contain affiliate links* Does picking a good minor for a nursing major matter? If you’re going to nursing school, all that matters is your nursing major, right? Well… maybe not. Several good minors for nursing majors can impact opportunities later in life. You may start your nursing career assuming you’ll work at the beside forever, but that is rarely true for most nurses. At some point in your career, you’ll likely advance up the nursing career ladder or move into a specialty outside of direct patient care. While you can do this without an educational background through your minor, … Read More » *articles contain affiliate links* Does picking a good minor for a nursing major matter? If you’re going to nursing school, all that matters is your nursing major, right? Well… maybe not. Several good minors for nursing majors can impact opportunities later in life. You may start your nursing career assuming you’ll work at the beside forever, but that is rarely true for most nurses. At some point in your career, you’ll likely advance up the nursing career ladder or move into a specialty outside of direct patient care. While you can do this without an educational background through your minor, … Read More »
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Dear Nursing Students 2. Dear Nursing Students, it is important to understand that nursing is not an end but a means to an end. My decision to study nursing was never solely about money, even though it was something I considered too. My decision to study nursing was fueled by a deep desire to relate to people in their most primitive state, offer my expertise, and provide holistic care. We live in a community where pursuing professional courses like nursing is like getting wealthy, and many young people feel pressured to choose a professional path, even against their will. It is now a common saying that a nursing degree is a ticket to a world of luxury. Well, it is, if you look beyond the 'not so financially rewarding' aspect of nursing. There are many entrancing and interesting aspects aside from bedside nursing. There are a lot of new ways that new technology is being infused into the nursing profession, which gives an even larger array of choices to choose from. Dear Nursing Students, more than the financial reward, don't forget your passion.If you are already in the profession because you were coaxed in one way or another, please find a way to build passion because the journey doesn't get easy as it goes. The journey from preparing to become a professional and then working towards mastery and growth after is nothing compared to the financial rewards, and that is why it is important to be passionate. Dear nursing students, If you study nursing for the passion, you'll undoubtedly find a sense of fulfillment. Dear Nursing Students, What inspired you to pursue nursing, and how do you stay connected to your passion? Feel free to reach out if you need help or guidance. There's a long list of nurse mentors on this platform ready to assist you. #nursesonlinkedin #nursing
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Our CEO Nick Dobrzelecki made the case for three key areas needed to be reformed in the school nursing market. He says we need national standards for: 1. School nurse education requirements 2. Defining the school nurse’s scope of care 3. Insurance reimbursement for in-school healthcare services in order to decrease the financial burden on the school system. We'd love to know your thoughts on school nursing reform. Drop a comment below. #SchoolNursing #SchoolNurse #HealthcareReform #Nursing
The Case for School Nursing Reform and Standards
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