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.NURSING FLASH
(In The Media) ANA\California launches Taskforce to address racism in nursing
ANA\C
In a recent interview, some of the Taskforce members shared examples of three Anti-Racism transformational change areas for the nursing community to focus on:
• Facilitate constructive and sustainable conversations.
• Implement reporting systems that support accountability and follow-up.
• Standardize actions among key decision-makers.
Read on to learn why these three focus areas are important to the nursing community.
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.ARTICLES, ADVICE & ADVOCACY
Tri-Council for Nursing calls for broad, bold transformation in nursing education, practice and regulation
Tri-Council for Nursing
As COVID-19 raged across the U.S. and around the world, more than 120 leaders in nursing and healthcare education, practice and policy convened in a virtual summit organized by the Tri-Council for Nursing. Their goal was to identify critical lessons learned from the pandemic and brainstorm opportunities for transforming nursing and healthcare, now and in the decades ahead. The just-published in-depth report, Transforming Together: Implications and Opportunities from the COVID-19 Pandemic for Nursing Education, Practice, and Regulation, details the blueprint for action that spans care settings, educational environments, regulatory agencies, and policy forums.
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[Survey] Conflicts Nurses Faced During COVID-19 — Partnership by ANA\California, HealthImpact, and UC Irvine
ANA
Researchers in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) are partnering with HealthImpact and the American Nurses Association\California to explore the impact of COVID-19 on frontline nurses. This important study will help us better understand the types of conflicts that frontline nurses have faced working with COVID-19 patients. It is our hope that this information will help us learn how to better support our nurses during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
You will receive a $30 gift card for each survey and each focus group you complete (up to $120 in gift cards total).
https://uci.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ac1uniGD8KWEAWV
Participation in this study is completely voluntary and confidential.
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The Importance of Nursing Advocacy & Leadership
ANA\C
Time: Monday, June 7, 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. Pacific Time (U.S. and Canada)
Guest Speakers: Marketa Houskova, DNP, MAIA, BA, RN (ANA\C Executive Director) and Roxanne Gould, Government Relations (ANA\C Contracted Lobbyist)
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Supporting well-being and building a culture of gratitude in nursing
Greater Good Science Center
Gratitude Practice for Nurses offers research-based strategies to support your well-being and help build a culture of gratitude in your organization. To get started, download our free Gratitude Practice for Nurses Toolkit, packed with scientific insights and engaging practices you can try on your own or share with colleagues.
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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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SB 380 (Eggman) moves to Senate floor
California Legislative Information
ANA\California supported SB 380 (Eggman) relating to end of life passed out of committee and will be heard next on the Senate floor.
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ANA Policy, Innovation and Advocacy Forum is coming Sept. 14!
ANA
Explore the interplay between health delivery systems and policy innovations. Better understand how nurses can amplify their voice through advocacy. Examine how virtual care is enhancing access to services, reducing disparities, and improving safety. Discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the healthcare policy landscape. Learn successful strategies to apply design thinking to your work and life. Find out about the health priorities of the new administration.
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The UCSF School of Nursing’s PhD Program prepares nurse leaders for thriving careers in scientific research.
- In-state tuition and fees covered for the first three years
- Stipends to assist with living expenses
- Access to renowned faculty mentors
- Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration
Join our  virtual info sessions to learn more.
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Video education on Reducing COVID-19 Racial Disparities
ANA
Free for all nurses. 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.
Click here to access all ANA Racial Disparities video education content
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.NEWS FROM AROUND THE INDUSTRY
How to go beyond 'thank you' and help nurses heal
Advisory Board
How can healthcare leaders support and celebrate their nurses, many of whom have faced a particularly challenging year amid COVID-19? Advisory Board's nursing experts Karl Whitemarsh and Maddie Langr sit down with Radio Advisory's Rachel Woods to talk about what healthcare leaders can do to go beyond "thank you" — and make sure nurses feel valued and supported.
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COVID-19 had major impact on ICU nurses' mental health
HealthDay News
Nurses who worked in the intensive care unit during the COVID-19 pandemic have high levels of moral distress, burnout, anxiety, and depression, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2021 International Conference, held virtually recently. "It is vitally important that we allow space and time for critical care nurses to share their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and that this support not stop when the pandemic is over," Jill Guttormson, Ph.D., R.N., from the College of Nursing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI, said in a statement.
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More transparency needed to ensure success of global COVID-19 response
University of Toronto via Medical Xpress
A lack of transparency in COVID-19 vaccine trials and deals signed between governments and drug companies could undermine the global response to the pandemic, warn researchers at the University of Toronto and Transparency International in a new report. Published by Transparency International, "For Whose Benefit?" takes an in-depth look at the development and sale of the world's top 20 COVID-19 vaccines, including those developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca, Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.
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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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COVID-19 vaccination does not worsen symptoms in 'long-haulers'
Healio
Patients in a small case series who had prolonged symptoms of COVID-19 did not experience a decrease in quality of life or worsened symptoms after receiving one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to researchers.
“Because the immunologic basis for [prolonged symptoms after acute SARS-CoV-2 infection] is unknown, uncertainty exists about whether vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 might worsen the associated symptoms,” David T. Arnold, MBChB, BSc, a National Institute for Health Research doctoral research fellow at the University of Bristol in the UK, and colleagues wrote in Annals of Internal Medicine. “Anecdotal reports have suggested both a potential benefit and worsening of symptoms after vaccination, with the uncertainty leading to vaccine hesitancy among some affected persons.”
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The alcohol pandemic: Are we ready for what's next?
Medscape
Over the past year, working from home changed to homing from work. This made life infinitely more stressful for those juggling work with running a household, while additionally burdened by being cut off from many personal connections. These living conditions are also ripe for alcohol abuse, leaving us to question: has drinking become the new American pastime? A 2020 survey study showed an increase of alcohol intake during the pandemic, with one day more of consumption per month by 75% of American adults. Women increased their alcohol intake by 39% compared with 2019. Younger women in particular are driving the higher mortality rates for alcoholic liver disease.
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Diabetes vaccine shows promise for some patients in early trial
LiveScience
In a small, early study, a vaccine for type 1 diabetes helped preserve the body's natural production of insulin, at least in a subset of newly diagnosed patients. In the current study, the researchers wanted to test whether a vaccine might be able to stop or slow the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells.
"Studies have shown that even an extremely small production of insulin in the body is highly beneficial for patient health," lead author Dr. Johnny Ludvigsson, a senior professor in the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences at Linköping University in Sweden, said in a statement. "People with diabetes who produce a certain amount of insulin naturally do not develop low blood sugar levels, hypoglycemia, so easily."
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Out-of-pocket costs delay cancer follow-up care, even for the insured
HealthDay News
About one in 10 U.S. cancer survivors delays follow-up care because they can't afford associated medical bills, even if they're insured.
That's the conclusion from an analysis of data from more than 5,400 survivors of various cancers. Most were insured, college-educated and had annual incomes above the national average. Their average age was 67, and most were female and white.
Up to 10% had delayed care in the previous 12 months because they couldn't afford out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and deductibles, the study found.
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Thousands of unknown viruses and bacteria are living in our subways
Gizmodo
New research confirms that our subways aren’t just jam-packed with people — they’re also filled to the brim with viruses, bacteria, and other microbes. Using samples from transit stations in 60 countries, scientists have created a microbial atlas of sorts. But though the scientists have discovered lots of previously unknown species living in these subways, people shouldn’t be too worried about the tiny commuters that they’re spending time around.
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Lead levels in urban soil are declining, but hotspots persist
Duke University via EurekAlert!
Decades after federal bans ended widespread use of lead in paint and gasoline, some urban soils still contain levels of the highly toxic metal that exceed federal safety guidelines for children, a Duke University study finds.
To conduct their study, the researchers analyzed and mapped soil lead concentrations along 25 miles of streets in Durham, NC, a city of about 270,000 people. They found that while soil lead levels have generally decreased since the 1970s, they have decreased much less near residential foundations than along streets.
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Poll: Many Americans forgo treatment for hearing loss
Healio
A new poll released in conjunction with Better Hearing and Speech Month — observed each May — showed that many adults in the U.S. value their hearing, but few who experience hearing loss seek treatment.
The poll of about 2,500 adults commissioned by the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association showed that most adults believe that sustaining hearing health is “extremely important” or “very important” to their quality of life. However, only 20% had undergone a hearing test in the past five years.
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Obsessive compulsive disorder linked to increased ischemic stroke risk later in life
American Heart Association via ScienceDaily
Adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder were more than three times as likely as those without the disorder to have an ischemic stroke later in life, according to new research. Adults with OCD should maintain a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking, exercising, and managing a healthy weight, to help prevent stroke. Healthcare professionals should closely monitor patients with OCD for increased risk of ischemic stroke.
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