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Josie Lauducci, a neonatal ICU nurse, lives on a sailboat and supercommutes to her job in San Francisco every few weeks, exemplifying a growing trend of flexible, long-distance work arrangements that allow for a nomadic lifestyle, especially in high-cost cities.
Kate Gosselin, known for her reality TV fame, revealed she returned to work as a nurse in pediatric home healthcare, explaining that her financial struggles stem from legal fees related to her custody battle, which depleted her savings and retirement funds, despite her past income from the show.
Portland's largest public health provider faces significant budget cuts that could have long-term impacts on community health services, including programs supporting low-income mothers and families.
Kathleen Alexandra Warmington, a mental health nurse in Northamptonshire, has been struck off by the Nursing & Midwifery Council for serious misconduct after making inappropriate comments about patients, including suggesting harm. Her actions, which included misleading patients about treatment options, were deemed to have put patients at risk, leading to a permanent suspension following an initial 18-month suspension. Warmington admitted to making these comments between August and November 2022, and she can appeal the decision.
Michael Kennedy, a neuro-intensive care nurse in San Diego, expresses concern over the increasing use of AI in hospitals, fearing it undermines nurses' intuition and decision-making. He describes how AI systems, like those predicting patient acuity, have shifted control away from nurses, potentially compromising patient care. Kennedy argues that while AI aims to improve efficiency, it may lead to reduced staffing and hinder the development of critical thinking in new nurses, ultimately prioritizing machine-driven processes over human intuition and experience.
Hospice Nurse Julie aims to demystify the process of dying by educating the public on what happens to the human body after death. Through her YouTube channel, she explains the stages of decomposition, including hypostasis, autolysis, rigor mortis, and putrefaction. Julie emphasizes the naturalness of these processes, highlighting the body's relaxation, temperature changes, and eventual breakdown. Her goal is to reduce fear and stigma around death by providing clear, factual information.
Researchers have discovered that a species of egg-laying caecilian amphibians produce milk to nurse their young, a behavior previously thought to be exclusive to mammals. The mother caecilians have specialized glands in their oviduct walls that produce a fat and carbohydrate-rich milk, which the hatchlings eagerly consume. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about milk production and parental care in vertebrates, highlighting the diverse strategies that have evolved across different animal groups.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is currently taking nursing classes at LSU, motivated by his mother and sister's medical backgrounds. He plans to become a nurse post-retirement and joked about offering medical services to reporters. This pursuit aligns with his long-standing interest in the field and follows in the footsteps of former Chiefs player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who pursued a medical career after leaving football.
A young nurse, Andy Hoang, who was attending a practice session on how to respond to someone in cardiac arrest, unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest herself. Her colleagues sprang into action and performed CPR on her, calling a "code blue" team for assistance. Hoang was eventually revived and is now back at work. The incident has changed her perspective on life and reinforced her bond with her nursing colleagues. Cardiac arrest, which causes more than 436,000 deaths in the US each year, is different from a heart attack and is rare in someone younger than 30.
Nursing apps like Clipboard and ShiftKey, which allow nurses to book individual shifts at healthcare facilities, have gained popularity among nurses and investors due to the high demand for nursing labor. However, concerns have been raised about the impact of gig nursing on patient care and nurse well-being. Nurses working through these apps often face issues such as inconsistent training, lack of familiarity with patients, and difficulty in resolving complaints. The gig structure of these apps also undermines the bonds between patients and nurses, potentially compromising patient safety. Critics argue that proper training and continuity of care are essential in healthcare, and the gig model may not incentivize these practices. Furthermore, gig nurses, classified as contractors, have fewer protections and limited recourse for addressing grievances.
Gig nursing apps like Clipboard and ShiftKey have gained popularity among nurses and investors as the healthcare industry faces a shortage of nurses. However, concerns have been raised about the impact of these apps on patient care and nurse well-being. Nurses working through these apps often face issues such as inconsistent training, lack of familiarity with patients, and limited recourse for complaints. The gig structure also degrades the bonds between patients and nurses, potentially compromising patient safety. Critics argue that proper training and staffing practices are essential for patient outcomes, and classifying nurses as contractors limits their ability to demand better working conditions and hold companies accountable.
In her book "Taking Care: The Story of Nursing and its Power to Change the World," author Sarah DiGregorio explores the history of nursing and its evolution from a respected profession to one that is now fighting for recognition and respect. DiGregorio highlights the integral role nurses played in ancient civilizations, the push for male dominance in European medicine, and the flawed vision of nursing perpetuated by Florence Nightingale. The book also addresses the persistent issue of racism in nursing, with racial disparities and discrimination still affecting non-white nurses today.
Nurses on TikTok have shared stories about being reprimanded by their managers after mentioning that money played a factor in why they are nurses. Nurse Alex Kim was called into his boss' office after saying he got the job to make money. Nurse Amirah warns users against speaking with their co-workers, as they can face a similar fate to that experienced by Kim. Users on TikTok shared their thoughts on the topic, with some saying that nursing is a job and it's okay to make money.
The University of Portland in Oregon will hold its largest nursing graduation ceremony on Sunday, with 110 students set to receive their degrees. The graduates will enter a healthcare industry that has been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the university's nursing program has prepared them well for the challenges ahead.
Registered nurse and model Maggie Rawlins made her debut in the 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Rawlins, who returned to New York City hospitals as a front-line worker during the pandemic, is determined to pursue modeling while simultaneously moving further in her nursing career. She sees modeling as an incredible platform to raise awareness about causes she cares about and to volunteer with OneWorld Health. Rawlins was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Florida, and here are 10 of our favorite photos from her shoot.