NursesNOW Roundup October 2019

Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out this month’s top nursing news stories from around the globe.

To Listen

The Tate Chronicles – ICYMI This week we are re-playing host Jim Tate’s discussion with Gigi Sorenson, Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Operations for GlobalMed. Gigi is an RN MSN with a deep background in telehealth, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring. Tune in this week at 3:30 am, 11:30 am, and 7:30 pm ET to catch this episode.

#ICYMI @jimtate chats w/ Gigi Sorenson, Chief Clinical Officer & VP of Operations for @GlobalMed_USA; Gigi is a RN who has a deep background in #telehealth, #telemedicine & remote patient monitoring #HCNowRadio #TateDispatches #Nurses https://t.co/r12VFZkYJD pic.twitter.com/W4No61vTMO

— HealthcareNOWradio (@HCNowRadio) October 23, 2019

In the News

Foundation for Academic Nursing Announced by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (@AACNursing) is moving forward with plans to launch a new philanthropic enterprise in 2020, the Foundation for Academic Nursing. 

Congratulations! What an amazing honor! https://t.co/ZgcJZCOHE3

— Nurses Association (@ANANursingWorld) October 22, 2019

Meet the Candidates for ANIA National Election
The American Nursing Informatics Association (@ANIAinformatics.) presents the candidates for the 2020 national election. Profiles are now available for viewing. Voting opens November 1 and closes November 15.

Preventing Injury, Saving Lives 

ENA and @ITNProductions introduce “Preventing Injury, Saving Lives.” This video series leads off with a feature on ENA members who bring injury prevention education to their communities. https://t.co/tn1sedrgIy

— ENA (@ENAorg) October 21, 2019

To Read

How to Manage Your Time In Nursing School
 For tips on Time efficiency, staying organized, developing effective study strategies, and aquiring accountable partners, check out this article from The Nurse Link, (@TheNurseLink.)

Nurse’s Sister Captures Aftermath Of An Emotional Shift In One Photo
A viral photo that has been  shared more than 110,000 times sheds light and praise on the nursing industry. This article from the Huff Post (@HuffPost) details the challenges labor and delivery nurses face on the job.

Nurse Nacole: Nursing Tips of the Day
To get your daily dose of nursing tips check out Nurse Nacole’s (@CoronaryKid) Nursing Tips of the Day.

HealthcareNOW Radio’s Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren is HealthcareNOW Radio’s content contributor for NursesNOW. Her passion for pediatrics led her to become a newborn/infant ICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (@ChildrensPhila.) Nurse Lauren, RN, is an avid gym goer and health advocate who enjoys improving the well-being of others through fitness and nutrition. She is a proud graduate of Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (@DrexelCNHP) and Choate Rosemary Hall (@goChoate.) Check out her blog posts and Wellness Wednesday tips.

Upcoming Events

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia 2019 Annual Unity Conference
When: Oct. 31 – Nov. 2
Where: Atlanta (Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland Street Northeast)
Who should attend: All nursing professionals, including advanced practice nurses, nurse executives, educators or scholars
“The Unity Movement is a collaborative initiative launched by United Advanced Practice Nurses (UAPRN) of Georgia and the Georgia Nurses Association (GNA), to support the achievement of nursing excellence through the synergy that naturally occurs when all nurses, regardless of discipline, come together.”
Register for this event.