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Nursing & Healthcare NewsPromoting Vaccination ConfidenceNurses can help build public trust in the fight against COVID-19Nurses are the most trusted profession in the country. Your efforts can go a long way toward encouraging the public to get vaccinated — and fighting antivaxx propaganda. Conspiracies and Setbacks As of press time, more than 140 million Americans have...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsThe Third VaccineWhat to know about Johnson & Johnson’s entry in the fight against COVID-19As you’re undoubtedly aware, the FDA granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to a third COVID-19 vaccine in February. With antivaxx propaganda and conspiracy theories running wild, here’s what every nurse should know about the latest shot. And Then...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsWhen Autocomplete Turns DeadlyDrug entry autofill errors called a leading technological hazardDo you use automatic dispensing cabinets, provider order-entry or other systems that automatically suggest drug names as soon as you start typing? The nonprofit ECRI warns that such medication autocomplete systems are among the top health technology...

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Nursing & Healthcare NewsNurse Practitioner Autonomy in California?COVID-19 could be the catalystCould the COVID-19 crisis provide the push that finally brings about full practice authority for nurse practitioners? An NP autonomy bill is again before the California State Senate.  While the bill would provide a path to independent practice for NPs,...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsA Pandemic HalloweenCostumes? Trick-or-treating? How to celebrate safely Will COVID-19 make Halloween extra scary this year? Here’s a rundown of current official guidance in Southern California. Trick or Treat? If you have kids, you may need to find ways to celebrate Halloween that don’t include trick-or-treating. As of...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsVaccines at LastThe first COVID-19 vaccines have arrived, but can they end the pandemic?Could there have been a more welcome 2020 holiday gift than the first COVID-19 vaccines? While their arrival is great news, there are still many unanswered questions about whether the vaccines can finally end the pandemic. COVID-19 Vaccine Facts...

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Nursing & Healthcare NewsWanted Support Group FacilitatorsBRN seeks RNs with mental health or substance abuse experienceDo you want to help other RNs recovering from substance abuse or mental health issues? The BRN is looking for qualified facilitators for nurse support groups. Supporting Other Nurses Nurse support groups are an important part of the BRN’s intervention...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsDietary SupplementsNew advisory list steers consumers away from certain ingredientsIf you or your patients regularly take dietary supplements, the FDA has a new link for you to bookmark: an advisory list warning consumers to avoid supplements containing certain specific ingredients. Introducing “The List” Back in February, FDA...
Nursing & Healthcare NewsChildrens Hospital RankingsCHLA and UCLA among 2019-20 Best HospitalsCongratulations are due to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital: Both made the U.S. News & World Report 2019–20 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. California’s Best Only 84 U.S. hospitals earned a...

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