As nurses we are constantly told patients come first. However, if we don't take care of ourselves, how can we give care to our patients? @JamieGebel is spot on here! It's time we talk about what our healthcare workforce needs #JHSONPolicy22
Couldn't agree more with @jhu_jinhee for highlighting the nursing workforce vulnerability and the need to prioritize nurse well-being and support. Even a major consulting firm is also talking about the future needs of our nursing workforce! https://t.co/klU4m7X1I9 #JHSONPolicy22
A6: Pandemic has amplified how vulnerable the nursing workforce is. Get involved in establishing systemic structures and evidenced-based interventions to protect the nurse workforce and address the mental health, well-being, and safety of nurses #JHSONPolicy22
@JessalyJ@JHUNursing Amazing idea @JessalyJ! Personally, my previous emergency department was working to train triage nurses and create a quick naloxone grab bag for patients. Continuing to educate our nurses about the needs of this population is vital #opioidcrisis#JHSONPolicy22
@DrTomori @JHUNursing@SafiyyahOkoye A6: Healthcare was fragmented and problematic, even before #covid. “Nursing voices are missing at the public level” and change needs to happen in public health, healthcare access, and preventing burnout at the bedside! Let's get engaged! https://t.co/2zGtaaoHpU #JHSONPolicy22
@DrTomori @JHUNursing@SafiyyahOkoye A2: Nurses need to be at the front of health policy! The @ENAorg takes a #stand and is prioritizing many issues, but violence against nurses, decreasing workplace injury, and safe staffing guidelines are at the top! Check it out and more at https://t.co/vR8tx5LK7Q #JHSONPolicy22
@DrTomori @JHUNursing@SafiyyahOkoye Sad I had to miss the live chat, but so encouraged and feeling so hopeful about the future of healthcare. As I read about healthcare transformation and health policy reform from my colleagues at @JHUNursing, I can't help but get inspired! #JHSONPolicy22#letsgetstarted
@JamieGebel @DrTomori @JHUNursing@SafiyyahOkoye@ANANursingWorld This is the kind of action nurses need to be taking! We are powerful when we work together to make much needed change! 1 in 4 nurses are assaulted and this can't be sustained nor allowed! https://t.co/AGjOXou9ZZ #JHSONPolicy22 Great work @JamieGebel!
@DrTomori @JHUNursing@SafiyyahOkoye A1: I am hoping to become much more active in state and national health policy. However, I helped organize the first unit-based council within my previous emergency department to provide more vocal shared governance within the institution https://t.co/huus8TZkHg #JHSONPolicy22
“Since the start of the pandemic, nurses and other HCWs are called heroes. I often balk at the hero title; it perpetuates the idea that nurses' self-sacrifice is acceptable and no help is needed. But in fact, we do need help, and we need it quickly.”
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