In 2005–2008, based on fasting glucose or hemoglobin A1c levels, • 35% of U.S. adults aged 20 years or older had prediabetes (50% of adults aged 65 years or older). Applying this percentage to the entire U.S. population in 2010 yields an estimated 79 million American adults aged 20 years or older with prediabetes. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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About 1.9 million people aged 20 years or older were newly • diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 in the United States. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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If your blood test showed you have prediabetes you should also have your blood glucose (blood sugar) levels checked again in 6 months to 1 year. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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Nurses in Thief River Falls spent Halloween afternoon telling the boss to stop playing tricks with people’s lives. Sanford Health recently announced it would implement monstrous cuts in its insurance package, forcing nurses to pay double what they’re currently expending for premiums and co-pays.
The changes are simply devastating to working families. “We’re on the street and hope this action will make Sanford management decide to listen to us, our families and every employee of this hospital,” said Bargaining Unit Co-Chair Tiffany Eidelbes.
Nurses were joined on an informational picket line by MNA nurses from Bagley, Bemidji and the Twin Cities, along with other staff members from the hospital. Bargaining unit members who were on the job during the 2-hour collective action, made sure they spent their break time delivering apple cider and words of solidarity to their colleagues on the line.
Nurses were greeted with hearty cheers, lots of honks and waves from community members driving by the picket line.
On a cold day in northern Minnesota, the warmth of camaraderie steeled an already determined nurse group. “Everybody is standing together,” said Eidelbes. “And we’ll continue to stand up for what is right, because if we don’t, nothing will change.”
View a video clip of the action here.
Youtube: http://youtu.be/pE9qiW3Q0-s
Among U.S. residents aged 65 years and older, 10.9 million, or 26.9%, • had diabetes in 2010. Source: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDTSTRS/default.aspx
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I try to learn something new every day by reading nursing journals, websites, or at work. You can never know enough information, don’t ever think you know it all. Learning is a lifetime ongoing process.
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Judd and Stern/My Turn: Motivated by Patient Safety
By Linda Judd and Donna Stern
Monday, October 28, 2013(Published in print: Tuesday, October 29, 2013)
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It’s that spooktacular time of year again, where ghosts and ghouls roam the streets and tricks and sweet treats line the pockets of girls and boys across the land.
As a nurse, it’s possible you’ll be working on All Hallow’s Eve, but there’s still a chance for you to get in on the fun. Whatever your plans — work or play — have a Happy Halloween, Travel Nurses!
Some units, particularly in Children’s Hospitals, will host a Halloween parade with treat-or-treating. This is a great chance to provide a little extra fun for kids and their families. It’s really fun to see them kick back, even in the hospital setting, and also to see what creative costumes ideas emerge. This is also a chance for the hospital staff to show off their own creativity and sense of holiday fun. Regardless your unit, just having a holiday to celebrate can provide a little levity for everyone. One rule though — no dressing as the stereotypical “sexy nurse”! It’s as uncreative as it is played out, and nurses especially are generally really sick and tired of seeing that same costume every year.
There’s also a chance you may share some spooky tales amongst co-workers. Some hospitals — just like any building — are rumored to be haunted or have staff that claim to have witnessed paranormal or otherwise scary activity. Who knows if they’re just trying to scare the Travelers or if it’s really true!
Check out this list of the Top 10 Scariest Haunted Hospitals in the U.S. to read about some real deal haunted hospitals, including the Royal Hope Hospital, for which the entry reads:
“The hospital stood here from 1784-1821, the actual building that is there now is not the original. This hospital operated on the dead or dying from the Seminole War and the Civil War. When the town dug up the water lines they found piles and piles of bones believed to be a Timucuan Indian burial site. People believe the new building built there is still haunted by souls of the original hospital. People have reported hospital beds moving and rolling across the floor, hearing heavy sobbing, hearing footprints in the hall, of being scratched by something, and orbs have been photographed.”
If you’re near St. Augustine, Florida and feeling extra brave, the Royal Hope Hospital gives daily tours…
Have a Happy Halloween, Travel Nurses!
