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.NURSING FLASH
(WEBINAR) ANA + CNSA: Professional Nursing Organizations and the Nursing Profession
ANA and CNSA
Join us on Saturday, April 3 at 11:00 a.m. for an opportunity to learn about the broad role of professional nursing organizations in the political landscape and the nursing profession in California! We have invited Dr. Anita Girard DNP, RN, NEA-BC, ANA\California President and Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP, MAIA, BA, RN, Executive Director of the American Nurses Association\California (ANA\C) to educate our members about some of the many ways that future and current nurse professionals can contribute to the development of the nursing profession! Follow the link below to register!
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.ARTICLES, ADVICE & ADVOCACY
New legislative watch update! — To support or to watch? That is the question.
ANA\C
ANA\California's Executive Director, Dr. Marketa Houskova, and Lobbyist, Roxane Gould, are back again with another update for nurses on the 2021-22 Legislative Session. Important bills discussed:
1. AB 562 (Low) - Mental Health Services for Health Care Providers
2. AB 285 (Holden) - State School Nurse Consultant
3. SB 380 (Eggman) - End of Life
4. AB 410 (Fong) - Nurse Licensure Compact
5. AB 1400 (Kalra) - Guaranteed Health Care for All
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Success story: The CNS as credentialed provider
ANA\C
The University of Virginia Health (UVA Health), serving the Greater Charlottesville/Albemarle region of Virginia, took the important step this month to validate its 14 clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) as “credentialed providers.” This step formally recognizes CNSs as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). UVA Health System includes a 631-bed hospital, level I trauma center, nationally recognized cancer and heart centers, and primary and specialty clinics throughout Central Virginia.
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Nursing schools turn to simulations during the pandemic. But do they work?
CalMatters
The pandemic has restricted the number of clinical placements available to nursing students in hospitals, forcing them to practice their skills instead on mannequins, virtual patients like Jones, or at home with relatives and even stuffed animals. California has relaxed regulations to allow for more virtual education, but some nursing students say they feel less confident in their skills and others have had their graduation delayed, at a time when the state arguably needs nurses more than ever.
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SB 380 (Eggman) re: End of Life
ANA\C
ANA\California testified last week in support of SB 380. The bill is currently on call with a vote of 7-1 allowing members that were not present when the vote was taken to add on. The bill will be heard next in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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We are speaking up to #EndNurseAbuse
ANA
Workplace violence in nursing is a real and prevalent problem. One that we at the American Nurses Association is aiming to end. To raise awareness of this issue, we have curated two blog series “Silence No More,” and “Know the Facts” to help spark conversations as well as highlight solutions — small and large.
These blogs walk through recognizing abuse, how to handle abuse when it occurs, as well as how to confront these issues in a larger way. Head to our site to learn and read more, and take the pledge to help end workplace violence once and for all by texting PLEDGE to 52886.
NEW!
ANA created an all-new End Nurse Abuse video. Watch as ANA staff share real
accounts of the abuse and violence that nurses face on the job.
TEXT PLEDGE 52886
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Too many nurses have experienced workplace violence — the number is actually 1 out of every 4! Help do something about it today
ANA
Join the 27,700 nurse advocates who have already taken the pledge to #EndNurseAbuse!
The stories are horrifying, and all too common. Every single day, nurses are stabbed, punched, grabbed, kicked, verbally assaulted, or worse. And care settings have become even more risky and intense during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We refuse to allow these abuses to be part of the reality of what it means to be a nurse. But unless ALL of us stand up, it will continue. Take the pledge today!
In the coming weeks, we will ask you to contact your lawmaker regarding The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R 1195) which was just reintroduced. But we need to make sure the timing is right for when you message your lawmaker. Until then, we need to display our strength in numbers of those who have made their commitment to #EndNurseAbuse. Show your support by texting PLEDGE to 52886, or by clicking here.
Nurses belong to the most trusted profession in America, their voices are enormously powerful especially as they continue to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. If we stand together, we CAN work to #EndNurseAbuse.
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The 12-month Online RN-BSN program provides students, who are current RNs, the opportunity for educational and professional advancement. This program is designed to meet the needs of working registered nurses in providing them new perspectives by learning from other nurses. Students will be able to apply real-world solutions in their current positions immediately.
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Air Pollution and COVID-19 Webinar
ANHE
Date: March 31 , 2021 | Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET
Join ANHE and Physicians for Social Responsibility for this joint webinar where you'll hear from the authors of the new report, "Air pollution and COVID-19: A dangerous combination," Edward Ketyer, MD and Lisa McKenzie, PhD, MPH,
and two of the authors of the report "Nurses on the Frontlines: Unmasking the influence of air pollution, health disparities, and oil and gas development on COVID-19,"
Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, and Cara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC.
Register today!
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CALNOC and American Nurses Foundation announce the establishment of the CALNOC Research Fund
Yahoo Finance
CALNOC, the nation's first database of nurse sensitive measures and a pioneer in health services research is pleased to announce the establishment of the CALNOC Research Fund. This substantial grant will encourage and support health services research in the ambulatory setting with a focus on nursing's contribution and impact to patient safety and quality. The Fund is a testament to and a celebration of the past efforts of CALNOC researchers and nurse scientists, as well as the contributions of front-line nurses, nursing leaders and executives who have championed quality and safety measurement to improve patient care.
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Increasing Nurses' Presence in Policy and Politics (6 CEUs)
ANA\C
We’ve gathered some of the biggest names in nursing advocacy to join us for our virtual conference. The host of “Bad Decisions Podcast,” 2019 & 2020 ANA Innovation Award Winners, Sacramento Fire Captain, and other leaders in nursing advocacy will be sharing their success stories to inspire others! Plus, enjoy getting CEUs on your own time with our pre-recorded speaker sessions!
Learn more about the speakers.
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VaxForce delivers vaccines to rural communities when no one else could
VaxForce
The La Famiglia Community Clinic had the vaccines but not the nurses and healthcare providers to deliver them. Led by VaxForce, a brand new volunteer platform connecting nurses with COVID-19 vaccination efforts across California — particularly for underserved communities — ANA\California, HealthImpact, California Organization of Associate Degree Nursing (COADN), Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL), and California Association of Nurse Anesthetists (CANA) helped coordinate the staff and resources needed to vaccinate 315 people from the community, including 80 farm workers who were given transportation to the site.
Sign up to see volunteer opportunities!
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The state of America's nurses, in 5 charts
Advisory Board
One year out from the start of the pandemic, the American Nurses Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Nurses Association, surveyed more than 20,000 nurses to learn how they are faring. While some of the findings paint a bleak picture — with more than 50% of respondents saying they feel exhausted, and nearly a quarter saying they are depressed — the survey identified bright spots of resiliency and hope as well.
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Palm Desert's Healing Heroes
Discover Palm Desert
Tell us about a healthcare professional you know who went above and beyond to make a difference in the fight against COVID-19. Winners will receive a two-night, all-expenses-paid getaway to Palm Desert where they will rest, recover and savor all the city has to offer.
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Code Blue resuscitation events have errors that happen 25% to 40% of the time. Eliminating these errors through better guideline adherence could save thousands of lives per year (American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Journal). Equally as crucial as well-established care guidelines are capturing the care provided to cardiac arrest patients. Ensuring that the event is well documented and that the documentation is immediately available for post-arrest patient care is essential. A tablet-based documentation solution provides an exceptionally intuitive, easy to use, and clinically designed interface to improve timing errors during code blue events. Click “learn more” below for more information.
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RN Day at the Capitol Virtual Conference
ANA\California
RN Day at the Capitol Virtual Conference is a must-attend event for nurses interested in nursing advocacy and learning more about how legislation impacts our profession. Registration required — visit the event page for more info.
Conference agenda, and speaker info to follow.
Click here to register
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Ventilator Management
ANA
Part of ANA's skills-oriented and popular COVID-19 education series, the 65-minute webinar, "Ventilator Management: Essential Skills for Non-ICU Nurses," is now also available as easy to access and view eight- to 17-minute videos. This program presents key skills needed when caring for a patient on a ventilator.
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The State of COVID-19 Vaccine Development: What You Need to Know
ANA
The popular and highly informative ANA COVID-19 webinar, “The State of COVID-19 Vaccine Development: What You Need to Know,” is now also available as easy to access and view five- to 15-minute videos
The full 42-minute webinar covers unique aspects of the SARS CoV-2 virus and implications for vaccine development; phases of vaccine development and testing; and vaccine distribution. You can register to watch the full webinar and earn one hour of CNE.
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ANA COVID-19 Video Education series | Racial Disparities and COVID-19
ANA
Racial Disparities and COVID-19
Free for all nurses. No registration required. View immediately.
Racial Health Disparities are not new to the U.S. healthcare system. But now more than ever, you can have a direct and lifesaving impact on the recognition, care and treatment, and recovery from COVID-19 in vulnerable populations. Access here.
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.NEWS FROM AROUND THE INDUSTRY
Hospital mergers can slow wage growth for nurses, others
Healthcare Dive
Mergers that significantly reduce the number of hospitals in a local labor market can reduce wage growth for workers like nurses and skilled workers, or those in administrative positions, according to a report in the American Economic Review. The study sheds additional light on the impact hospital mergers have on labor markets and workers, an area gaining greater attention from regulators.
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Pandemic drives increased demand for nurses in behavioral health
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The coronavirus pandemic has increased the demand for psychiatric care, which has exceeded crisis levels, according to industry experts. A recent report in StatNews revealed that some centers are seeing behavioral health calls increase by 40-50% during the pandemic. Adding further stress to the crisis is an increase in burn-out and mental health challenges among healthcare workers themselves, which ABC News recently covered as an “urgent mental health crisis.” What are the career options for nurses in psychiatry and mental health? Nursing jobs in behavioral health are available in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and across a range of experience and education levels.
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Will COVID-19 vaccines need to be adapted regularly?
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin via Medical Xpress
Influenza vaccines need to be evaluated every year to ensure they remain effective against new influenza viruses. Will the same apply to COVID-19 vaccines? In order to gauge whether and to what extent this may be necessary, a team of researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin compared the evolution of endemic "common cold" coronaviruses with that of influenza viruses. The researchers predict that, while the pandemic is ongoing, vaccines will need to undergo regular updates. A few years into the post-pandemic period, however, vaccines are likely to remain effective for longer. This study has been published in Virus Evolution.
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Long COVID in children: What parents and teachers need to know
The Conversation via Medical Xpress
As we learn more about COVID-19, the accepted narratives about it are constantly being challenged. Initially it was said that children aren't seriously affected by the virus. But while acute infections in children do tend to be milder, there is emerging evidence that, like adults, they are at risk from persisting symptoms — in other words, long COVID. Guidance for supporting people with long COVID has been published, but it acknowledges that understanding of how the condition presents in children is limited. Knowledge about this is, however, growing all the time. Here's what we know so far.
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Health risks linked to air pollution at levels below WHO targets
Medpage Today
A short-term rise in nitrogen dioxide air pollution could be tied to a bump in local mortality rates the next day, researchers showed in a large international study.
Across 398 cities (located mostly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia), each 10 μg/m3 increase in ground-level NO2 concentration was associated with increases in mortality the next day that persisted after adjustment for other air pollutants.
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Carrying naloxone can save lives but newly abstinent opioid users resist
University of California - San Diego via EurekAlert!
Opioids are the main driver of fatal drug overdoses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resulting in 46,802 deaths in 2018, usually because the person stops breathing.
Naloxone — a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication used to reverse overdoses from opioids, such as heroin, morphine and oxycodone — works by restoring normal respiration to a person whose breathing has slowed or stopped.
In a study published in the recent online edition of the International Journal of Drug Policy, an international group of researchers found that opioid users who participate in a 12-step abstinence program and recently stopped using drugs refused to take home naloxone, even if having it on hand might save lives.
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Racial disparities in cancer care 'don't go away in survivorship'
Healio
Having cleared a major hurdle by completing active treatment, cancer survivors often find themselves unprepared for the ongoing challenges they face during survivorship.
Financial toxicity, difficulty accessing medications and arranging follow-up appointments, psychosocial issues and risk for second cancers are just some of the concerns that may emerge in the wake of even the most positive outcomes.
For members of racial and ethnic minority groups, many of whom have struggled with disparities throughout their lives, inequity in cancer survivorship may be no surprise.
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MULTIBRIEFS EXCLUSIVE
Infographic: Changing nursing homes from the inside out
By Brian Wallace
 After the world as we knew it shut down thanks to the pandemic, the nursing home industry was in the spotlight — and not in a good way. Nowadays, it is great to see that our elders, a vulnerable citizen population, are getting vaccinated quickly. As COVID outbreaks are being better contained in such facilities, many will look to live in nursing homes. People making such a life adjustment will want the comforts of home. Nursing homes will likely do a good deal more when upgrading their physical appearance.
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Risk prediction to reduce minority disparities in USPSTF lung cancer screening guidelines
American Roentgen Ray Society
According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology, updated United States Preventive Services Task Force lung cancer screening guidelines based solely on age, pack-years, and quit-years perpetuate eligibility disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, although incorporating certain risk prediction models may help reduce such inequalities.
By pulling data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey, Journal of the National Cancer Institute researchers were able to "estimate the effects of USPSTF-2020 guidelines on disparities in LCS eligibility for the non-institutionalized civilian U.S. population," wrote Massachusetts General Hospital radiologists Efrén J. Flores and Anand K. Narayan in their AJR critique. In connecting this NHIS dataset to the National Death Index, the original researchers were able to not only estimate eligibility but also model any possible effects of guideline changes on preventable lung cancer deaths.
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Results of 'truly disappointing' HIV vaccine trial published
Healio
Researchers published data from a late-stage clinical trial of a once-promising HIV vaccine candidate more than a year after the trial was stopped early because the vaccine was not preventing infections.
The researchers found almost identical rates of infection among patients in the HVTN 702 trial whether they received the HIV vaccine regimen or placebo.
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Simple, no-cost intervention can increase the number of prospective donors
News-Medical
Researchers from Queens University, Boston University, University of Toronto, University of Rochester, and Treasury Board Secretariat, Government of Canada published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that tests a simple, no-cost intervention that can double registration rates, thus helping communities gradually increase the number of prospective donors.
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