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The Wall Street Journal
After years of relative equilibrium, the job market for nurses is heating up in many markets, driving up wages and sign-on bonuses for the nation’s fifth-largest occupation.
The last nursing shortage more than a decade ago ended when a surge of nursing graduates filled many positions, and the financial crisis of 2008 led older nurses to delay retirement.
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Good News! This Thanksgiving weekend, ANA\C will be partnering with the American Nurses Association on a new exciting event, #Fitnursefriday5K! #Fitnursefriday5K is a virtual social media event that is designed to encourage nurses to run or walk in local 5Ks. It links nurses around the country in a friendly competition to see who can inspire the greatest number of RNs to get out and exercise. You can join a local Turkey Trot or map your own 5K route. All that matters is that you’re on the go.
ANA\C wants to challenge nurses in California to come together and take charge of their health with this fun event. Joining the 5K is simple!
1. Register for the #Fitnursefriday5K
2. Following registration, you receive an email with next steps.
3. Make sure to use the #Fitnursefriday5k hashtag and let your Facebook and Twitter friends know you will be participating.
Remember, when you’re healthy, you can provide better care for others. So whether you jog, run, or walk, take steps toward better health for you and your patients.
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, 11:00 a.m. Mountain | ANA Webinar
Teaching nursing students in clinical settings calls for constant vigilance with a strong focus on safety and professionalism. The potential implications of unsafe or unprofessional behaviors are significant, yet teaching, modeling and correcting such behaviors are some of the most challenging aspects of your work. Register Today (Free for ANA members!)
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“Life is made up, not of great sacrifices or duties, but of little things, in which smiles and kindnesses, and small obligations, given habitually, are what win and preserve the heart and secure comfort.” — Sir Humphrey Davy
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is steadfast in its commitment to improve the health of people across the country. We look forward to sharing the valuable expertise of nurses with the new Administration and Congress.
“As President-elect Trump looks to improve America’s health care system we are ready to work with his administration to advance health care that is accessible, affordable, equitable, integrated and innovative,” said Pamela F. Cipriano, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of ANA.
“This new Administration also has an opportunity to unite the country around a shared vision that puts protecting and promoting quality health care for all Americans above partisan politics,” said Cipriano. “ANA stands ready to offer support and assistance to make this opportunity a reality.”
In addition to the presidential race, many advocates of health care and nursing priorities were elected to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday. In total, 83 percent of the 52 candidates endorsed by ANA’s Political Action Committee (PAC) won their election and will serve in the 115th Congress.
Nurses are the largest single group of health care professionals, and the nursing profession has been voted as the most trusted profession for 14 years straight. ANA will continue to leverage this trust to advocate for access to quality, affordable health care, optimal nurse staffing and other policies that remove barriers to health care for the broader community.
For more information, visit NursingWorld.org.
| | NEWS FROM AROUND THE INDUSTRY |
Reuters
Hospitals that implement safe patient handling and moving policies may find these practices associated with fewer injuries among healthcare workers, a small study suggests.
Researchers analyzed data on 1,832 patient care providers at two U.S. hospitals — one that started a safety program and one without these policies in place.
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Becker's Hospital Review
Roughly half of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses reported working overtime regularly, according to the recently released Medscape RN/LPN Salary Report 2016.
Medscape surveyed 4,065 RNs and 1,688 LPNs about their earnings, benefits and work hours. Here are five statistics on their overtime and benefits, pulled form the survey.
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By Joan Spitrey
 Now that the 2016 election season has ended, there is only one thing most are agreeing on — they are glad it's finally over. The race to the White House has been one of the most divisive and hotly contested campaigns in modern history, and Donald J. Trump emerged with a new career role as the 45th president of the United States. Throughout the campaign, Trump made his opinions and goals for the Affordable Care Act clear: He wanted the law radically changed.
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Advance Healthcare Network
As nurses, we witness the national opioid epidemic daily. The rise in opioid abuse is skyrocketing and our hospital resources are stretched. Yet, when armed with the right resources we are uniquely positioned to combat the problem and its consequences.
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Reuters
Adult women in Puerto Rico were significantly more likely to develop Zika than men, researchers said on Nov. 10, raising new questions about the potential role of sexual transmission of the virus from males to females. The study, published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly report on death and disease, evaluated more than 29,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of Zika since the outbreak began in Puerto Rico in November 2015.
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Medical Xpress
Though it's the fourth most common neurological disease in the United States — affecting 1 in 26 people — epilepsy is also one of the most stigmatized. Hear the word "seizure," and you might picture a dramatic scene: A person's eyes roll to the back of the head as he or she shakes fiercely on the ground, reacting to a sea of strobe lights.
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By Christina Thielst
 California's AB 1306 — a bill to expand the scope of practice for certified nurse midwives — failed to pass because the California Medical Association opposed it after an amendment was removed that would prohibit hospitals from employing nurse midwives. The result is frustration among women and their families who want more choice and affordability in their options. California has one of the most comprehensive bans on the corporate practice of medicine.
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Daily Nurse
Much attention is currently being given to redefining and elevating relationships between coworkers. From the ‘Building Better Communication’ meeting to anti-bullying campaigns; we’re always seeking to identify and evolve into a better way of being. One way we can reign in the good feelings and bring it on into home base is by celebrating others, especially when they are sharing their good news. It boosts morale, it shows appreciation for our coworkers, and it brings some humanity back into our daily lives.
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The New York Times
Emergency physician, Helen Ouyang, M.D. writes: I’ve gotten rather good lately at restricting how many painkiller prescriptions I give out in the emergency room where I work. New York State now requires that all prescriptions be filled electronically with a monitoring program targeting narcotics. Over the last several months I’ve been keeping track of exactly how many opioids I prescribe.
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