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Some employers have told staff to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, which the World Health Organization has now declared a pandemic.
But nurses and other medical professionals can't.
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 Aligned with CDPH and CDC recommendations, ANA\C Board of Directors made a decision to cancel RN Day at the Capitol - April 20, 2020 - and postpone our Increasing Nursing Presence in Policy and Politics Conference from April 21, 2020 to a later date in the Fall 2020.
Refunds will be processed for both events during the next 2-3 weeks. Registrants will receive an email confirmation of their refund.* Please do not email our office asking for a refund until after the indicated time frame has expired.
The health, safety, and well-being of all Californians is our highest priority. We thank you for your understanding.
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- Although testing capacity is usually limited, academic labs located inside hospitals can deliver test results more quickly than samples sent to commercial, state or CDC labs.
- However, academic labs face strict bureaucratic regulations, leaving only less than a dozen academic labs to actually produce Coronavirus testing. The reasoning? The FDA wants standardized testing.
- Academic, private, and commercial test production capacity is currently (March 15th) 22,000 tests per day.
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For Shanna Jackson, the best part of the WCU online program is the flexibility. She has two little boys and works full-time, so being able to attend her kids' baseball games, work and go to school at the same time gave her the flexibility needed to earn her MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner degree. Read more to learn how!
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 - In 1918, the city of Philadelphia threw a parade despite warnings of influenza. Three days later, every bed in Philadelphia’s 31 hospitals was filled with patients infected by the Spanish flu and by the end of the week, more than 4,500 were dead. Spanish flu’s total death count? 100 million.
- The concept of “flattening the curve” is now a textbook public health response to epidemics with the idea that once a virus can no longer be contained, the goal is to slow the spread. If you slow the spread, then you can stop surges putting hospitals above capacity. How do you do this? Social distancing.
- Social distancing is most effective before 1% of the population is infected. South Korea has adopted a modern version of social distancing; the country hasn’t locked its citizens down or quarantined entire cities, instead, they’ve closed schools, canceled public events, and supported flexible working arrangements. The results? New infections have leveled off.
Click here to view the chart.
 - The Florida Legislature voted Wednesday (March 11th) to expand the roles of pharmacists and advanced practice registered nurses to test and treat certain conditions and perform certain acts without the supervision of a physician. Currently, 21 states have granted “independent practice authority” to APRNs.
- Stan Whittaker, a family nurse practitioner and the current chair of the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners’ legislative committee, said while he wishes others like nurse anesthetists were included in the bill, he is encouraged by what APRNs will now be able to do.
- Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, Florida Senators say it’s best to give people more options for treatment than fewer.
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- Give patients "the broad picture without unnecessarily sugarcoating." For example, tell them that according to data currently available, 80% of the people who get infected recover well, but those with underlying conditions have a much higher chance of having a complication.
- Tell patients not to take on "the burden of the broader global health issue." In the U.S., in general, the risk of infection is low, especially if they are in a community where the infection is not spreading on its own.
- For people living in communities where the infection does appear to be spreading on its own, such as Los Angeles, Santa Clara, and San Francisco counties, tell them to separate themselves from other people as much as possible.
- Tell your patients, “Wash your hands as much as you possibly can, and if you have a person in your own home who is immunocompromised or falls into that compromised group, you almost have to act like you yourself are infected.”
- Tell patients to check CDC.gov and Coronavirus.gov for updates and information related to the pandemic as well as advice.
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Earn your MSN at University of the Pacific – featuring specializations in Diabetes, Rehabilitation Nursing, and Primary Care Management. The accelerated online program is designed for working professionals, with curriculum designed by nationally recognized experts and faculty .
Attend our next webinar to learn more about the MSN program. Learn More
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- Contact your local legislator and health official about nurses’ working conditions regarding the Coronavirus.
Concerning stories have been surfacing about the conditions nurses and other healthcare professionals are encountering while responding to the Coronavirus. Stories and data give your representatives and health officials the power to demand resources necessary to educate and protect you, your patients, and your communities.
- Share this chart on social media to help spread the word about the effectiveness of social distancing. When containment is out of the question, slowing the spread is the next course of action.
- Reach out to an APRN to learn how ‘updating outdated regulations, or removing red tape and increasing access to care’ would impact their ability to provide care.
Ask your manager or a fellow nurse if they know a nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, or other APRN. Understanding and sharing the point of view from APRNs helps our legislators and the public understand how they can provide better access to high-quality care and help close the provider gap.
Second option: Reach out to the Legislative Advocate at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners and ask them, “As an ANA\California member who supports AB 890 for APRNs, what can I do to help?”
Share our “Nursing Legislation Update” video. ANA\California’s Executive Director and Lobbyist update you on important legislation impacting nurses today.
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Infection Control Today
Infection preventionists might be called upon to assess the condition of healthcare workers who may have been exposed to COVID-19, according to Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, the president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Steed told Infection Control Today® that the IPs would be functioning under the Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare Setting to Patients with Coronavirus Disease. The guidance was modified on March 7 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of its response to COVID-19.
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LiveScience
We may be one step closer to a universal flu vaccine, according to a new study.
In the study, published March 9 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers found that a single dose of the vaccine, called Flu-v, elicited greater immune responses than placebo in a small trial involving 175 volunteers. These results suggest that the vaccine is safe and potentially effective, and the research will usher Flu-v into the final stages of clinical testing.
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Whether you’re seeking advanced clinical roles or a new position as an educator or researcher, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis prepares you to embrace new opportunities. Our dedicated faculty partner with you and invest in your success. Learn more at nursing.ucdavis.edu/AdvanceYourCareer.
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At NorthBay Healthcare, we are devoted to creating an environment that nurtures and nourishes a commitment to compassionate care, and just as importantly, allows you to flourish. So join us, and be part of an incredible community of dedicated professionals who share the same passion to provide exceptional patient care.
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Healio
Cancer death rates declined between 2001 and 2017 in the United States for all cancer sites combined, according to the Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, published in Cancer.
Rates declined among all major racial and ethnic groups, as well as among men, women, adolescents, young adults and children.
The report also showed overall cancer incidence rates leveled off among men and increased slightly for women between 2012 and 2016.
“The United States continues to make significant progress in cancer prevention, early detection and treatment,” Robert R. Redfield, MD, director of the CDC, said in a press release. “[Although] we are encouraged that overall cancer death rates have decreased, there is still much more we can do to prevent new cancers and support communities, families and cancer survivors in this ongoing battle.”
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By Dorothy L. Tengler
 A new study on COVID-19, led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, estimates 5.1 days for incubation period and suggests that about 97.5 percent of people who develop symptoms of infection will do so within 11.5 days of exposure. The researchers estimated that for every 10,000 individuals quarantined for 14 days, only about 101 would develop symptoms after being released from quarantine. These estimates imply that in 101 out of every 10,000 cases, people will develop symptoms after 14 days of active monitoring or quarantine.
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Becker's Hospital Review
Seven nurses talked about how they handle bullying behavior in a recent survey from Becker's Hospital Review. "A culture of support and empowerment is key to an effective nursing team. As nursing leaders, it is important to empower our nurse managers to recognize bullying and address it — even if it may be uncomfortable," said Trish Celano, RN.
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Medical News Today
In 2007, Timothy Ray Brown became the first person ever whom doctors declared to be cured of HIV. At the time, they referred to him publicly as the Berlin patient.
His journey toward a cure was not straightforward. After having received an HIV diagnosis in the 1990s, Mr. Brown received antiretroviral treatment — the usual course of action for an HIV infection.
However, later on, he also received a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia, for which he eventually required a stem cell transplant.
As he was looking for a suitable donor match, his doctor had the idea to try an experiment. He looked for a donor with a specific genetic mutation that made them practically immune to HIV.
Receiving stem cells from this donor, it turned out, not only treated Mr. Brown’s leukemia but also cured the HIV infection.
Now, as a study featuring in The Lancet shows, another person has officially been cured of HIV, also thanks to a stem cell transplant.
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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland via Medical Xpress
A chemical found in some vaping products can produce a highly toxic gas when heated up, according to new research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Led by researchers at RCSI's Department of Chemistry, the study is published in the current edition of PNAS.
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By Scott E. Rupp
 As the pandemic that is the novel coronavirus grows, telehealth technology is finding its footing as people become more concerned about their level of exposure to the virus and as health systems expect to be overwhelmed with treating those affected. President Donald Trump recently signed an $8.3 billion package that, in part, allows Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar to waive Medicare telehealth payment restrictions during the coronavirus emergency.
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American Assocaition for the Advancement of Science via EurekAlert!
Joana Neves is the 2019 grand prize winner of the Sartorius & Science Prize for Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy, for work that offers a promising approach to improve the outcome of regenerative stem cell-based therapies aimed at delaying age-related degenerative diseases.
Using the fruit fly Drosophila as a model organism, Neves discovered an evolutionarily conserved mechanism of tissue repair — immune modulation by the protein MANF — which she harnessed to restore visual function in old, blind mice with retinal disease.
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University of Sheffield via ScienceDaily
A new "toolkit" to repair damaged DNA that can lead to aging, cancer and Motor Neurone Disease has been discovered by scientists at the Universities of Sheffield and Oxford.
Published in Nature Communications, the research shows that a protein called TEX264, together with other enzymes, is able to recognize and "eat" toxic proteins that can stick to DNA and cause it to become damaged. An accumulation of broken, damaged DNA can cause cellular aging, cancer and neurological diseases such as MND.
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Johns Hopkins University via Medical Xpress
More than 35 million Americans take statin drugs daily to lower their blood cholesterol levels. Now, in experiments with human cells in the laboratory, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have added to growing evidence that the ubiquitous drug may kill cancer cells and have uncovered clues to how they do it.
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