Jackie Cane | NURSING

WHY IS THERE A NURSING SHORTAGE IN THE UNITED STATES? Mr. Altman asked me this during our most recent meeting, and I found myself questioning why there were so many job openings in hospitals, doctors' offices, and nursing homes across that country that weren't being filled.       SO I DID SOME RESEARCH...                                                    and here's what I found The nursing shortage is expected to intensity due to the large, aging population of Baby Boomers and the growing need for Healthcare.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RN is listed as one of the top occupations in terms of job growth through 2029.  About 175,900 RN job openings are projected through 2029.  PEOPLE WANT JOBS...  WHAT'S THE ISSUE?? NURSING SCHOOL ENROLLMENT IS NOT GROWING FAST ENOUGH TO MEET THE DEMAND FOR RN AND APRN SERVICES! Nursing schools in the US are turning away thousands of qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs because of insuffi

 The Big 3 (Vaccines) So it's finally time for you to do your part for herd immunity and get the COVID-19 Vaccine! Some of your friends got Moderna, some got Pfizer, and you've heard more recently about people getting Johnson & Johnson.  But what's the difference?  Although you may not be able to choose which vaccine you will get, knowledge is power , and it's helpful to know the key differences between each of the vaccines that are currently being distributed in the United States.  Pfizer-BioNTech Status : FDA approved for emergency use in the U.S. Who can get it: Anyone 16 + Dosage: 2 shots given 21 days apart Common side effects : Chills, headache, pain, tiredness, and/or redness and swelling at the injection site.  Efficacy rate: 95% successful in preventing COVID-19 in those without prior infection. The science behind it:  It is a messenger RNA vaccine. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine works by delivering a very small piece of genetic code from the SARS CoV-2 vir

      WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A PATIENT ADVOCATE.     A reoccurring theme I have found throughout my research in WISE is the importance of nurses acting as advocates for their patients. I've heard about nurses who fight for their patients, but rather than those "extreme cases", I was uncertain about the role of nurses in patient advocacy.  The American Nurses Association Code of Ethics states that "Nursing is... advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations." So, I'm sure you're wondering.... WHAT IS PATIENT ADVOCACY? Being a patient advocate means that you protect, defend, and speak out for the rights and interests of your patients. Nurses have a commitment to empowering their patients and their family members during their time caring for them. This means that sometimes it is up to the nurse, as the first line of defense, to "make waves" when it comes to doing the right thing.   1. Facilitate decision making  The U.S