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October 18, 2024

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INS Member Spotlight:
Everyone has a unique story shaped by moments that leave a lasting impact, whether joyful or challenging. We invite you to share your experiences for a chance to be featured in INSider here.

Please enjoy our second member spotlight from Kathe Olmstead!


Overcoming the Overwhelm from Overwork: Strategies for Nurses
By: Sharon M. Weinstein

As an author and speaker, I have always been interested in stress and its contributing factors. I've studied burnout, anxiety, fatigue, and the workforce to better understand the work done in health systems focused on enhancing engagement and minimizing the great migration from our profession. I have also developed strategies that I've shared with major health systems that focus on Retention before Recruitment, knowing that if the pieces are in place, recruitment will not be an issue. The common denominator in those cases reviewed is "Overwork." I posit that if we can overcome the overwhelm from overwork, we can mend a broken system.

The nursing profession is inherently demanding, requiring a balance of physical stamina, emotional resilience, and cognitive clarity. The workload on nurses has intensified as health care systems face increased pressures from an aging population, chronic disease prevalence, and unexpected crises such as pandemics. It's time to identify strategies to manage and overcome the overwhelming effects of overwork, with a focus on self-care, supportive work environments, and systemic change.

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Maximize Your Impact: Provide an Educational Program at INS 2025
By: Meghan Trupiano, CMP

At INS 2025, sponsoring an educational program offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with a highly focused audience. INS provides sponsors with a platform to present impactful content that resonates with attendees. Previous sponsors have consistently found these presentations to be among the most effective ways to capture attention and foster meaningful connections. With a variety of presentation formats and price points available, INS ensures that there is a sponsorship option to suit different objectives and budgets, making it an ideal avenue for visibility and engagement.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Knowledge and Performance on Intravenous Medication Administration to Patients
Nursing Open
A study in Nepal's pediatric centers revealed only 12.2% of nurses had adequate knowledge of IV medication administration, with none excelling in performance. Nurses working eight-hour shifts performed better, emphasizing the need for enhanced training and nurse–patient ratio improvements. Read More

Liberal Blood Transfusions Deliver Brain Function Benefit for the Critically Ill
MedPage Today
A liberal blood transfusion strategy was associated with better neurological outcomes in patients with acute brain injury, a multicenter phase III randomized trial showed. Read More

Hydrocortisone Dosing Methods Show Similar Outcomes in Septic Shock Patients
Medical Dialogues
A study found continuous infusion and bolus dosing of hydrocortisone produce comparable blood glucose levels in septic shock patients. Both methods also showed similar effects on insulin needs, hyperglycemia risk and intensive care unit stay length, supporting flexible treatment options. Read More

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