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CEUs By Day, Parties with Nurse Blake and 3K Nurses By Night — My NurseCon Review Nurse. Rapper. Game-Changer. Meet Travius Keandric, Nurse Content Creator of the Year Nurses Say Youth Psych Patient Attacks Caused Spinal Injuries and Miscarriage Life sentence for murderer of ‘devoted’ nurse lecturer Gen Z Nurse’s Viral Bead Jar Captures the Heart of Labor and Delivery Isle of Man nurses asked what acceptable pay deal would look like Build a Firewall Against Nurse Negativity How to Choose An NP Program: Real Talk from a Nurse Practitioner and Educator ‘The shift from student to newly qualified is exciting and overwhelming’ Nursing associates facing role ‘confusion’ and CPD gaps What is the Nurses Week 2025 Theme? The Power of Nurses™ Nurse Fired for Reusing Syringes at Chesapeake Regional—Hospital Issues Patient Alert How is Dunkin’ Celebrating Nurses Week 2025? How is Chick-fil-A Celebrating Nurses Week 2025? ICN pays tribute to Pope Francis and his support of nurses Venting vs Ruminating: How to Know When You’re Helping Yourself—or Hurting Using AI to Transform Nursing Workflow: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s May Issue Test-Taking Strategies for Nurses: Mastering Exams with Confidence Report shows life-or-death impact of nurse fatigue ‘You cannot save or cure everybody’ What’s the Difference Between Nursing Program Approval vs Accreditation? (And Why It Matters) How to Say No as a Nurse (Without the Guilt) Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’ Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody RaDonda Vaught Shares Advice for Nurses Before a Board of Nursing Investigation “International Section” in ANS! RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN ‘Holistic stoma care must include discussing sensitive issues, including sex and sexuality’ Share your skills: inspire the next generation of nursing talent Kayla McCarthy Didn’t Wait for a Match—She Became One Reducing inappropriate continence pad use on hospital wards Preventing leaks: reducing urinary incontinence in a rehabilitation hospital Colorado Nurse Donates Part of Liver to Her Toddler Patient Top 10 Online ABSN Programs for 2025 VA Nurses Rally Nationwide Over Proposed Staffing Cuts and Rising Vacancies Trust pays £200k to nurse over failure to support return to work RCN slams ‘unacceptable’ rise in long A&E trolley waits Exclusive: Nurses report increase in unsafe staffing Improving wound care outcomes with ABPI: a clinical focus from Wounds UK ‘Would I recommend being a mature student?’ Marfan Syndrome: Know the Signs, Save Lives ‘Take each day as it comes, keep learning and never forget that you are not alone’ Whistleblower Nurse Dies by Suicide After Reporting Patient Abuse; Retaliation Lawsuit ANA Slams Leaked HHS Budget and Proposed Cuts to Nursing Research & Education Middle Cerebral Artery Overview for Nurses and Students: Branches, Blood Supply, and Stroke Patterns MCA Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, Nursing Care Plans, and What Can Go Wrong Left MCA Strokes: What Happens With Strokes Involving the Left Middle Cerebral Artery How to Find NCLEX Pass Rates of Nursing Schools: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide National Nurses Day: What it is and Why We Celebrate 10 Best Nurses Week Memes That Will Make You LOL Off-Duty Nurse Saves Cadet in Parachute Freefall Emergency Surveying patient-health professional interactions on the prostate cancer journey Finding the Right Clinical Rotations: A Guide for NP Students ‘It’s really important to consider the impact our narratives have on people’ Male Nurse Says He Was Fired Over Gender Stereotypes – Files Discrimination Lawsuit Fake NYC Doctor Arrested After Illegal Surgery Leaves Woman Brain-Dead “We’re Not Safe at Work”: Hospital Violence Pushes Nurses To Call For Change ICU Nurse Saves Two Lives in One Day – While Off the Clock WellSpan Reduces Workplace Violence Injury by 55% The Harm Done by Dismantling USAID When Nurses Receive Their Due Oncology Nurse Runs Boston Marathon in Honor of Her Patient Netflix’s Pulse Flatlines on Nurse Representation 79% of MD Nurses, Linked To Fake License Fraud Scheme, Cleared— 54 Didn’t Make The Cut ICU Nurse Returns Home After Devastating ATV Crash in Thailand Nurses warn against ‘unacceptable’ pay delays in Northern Ireland Some Hospitals Shut Down Internal Travel Nurse Programs, Take Less Pay, Go Staff, or Leave The trailblazing school offering a ‘solution’ to GPN shortages Nurses ‘worried’ about Supreme Court ruling on clinician anonymity ‘The MSc course has been invaluable to me and my peers’ Businesses Drag Their Feet on Narcan, But Overdoses Won’t Wait ‘I’ve learned compassion must be balanced with professional boundaries’ 6 Highest Paying States For Travel Nurses Sarah Lorenzini Named Nurse Podcast Host of the Year By Nurse.org Nurse Georgie Name Wellness Advocate of The Year By Nurse.org Measles Outbreak 2025: What Nurses Need to Know One Nurse’s Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device) How DOGE Funding Cuts Are Impacting Nursing Outreach Programs Nationwide This Bill Could Transform Workers’ Comp for California Nurses Nursing Homes Could Get a 2.8% Pay Increase From CMS Proposal Nursing unions begin consulting on NHS Scotland pay offer Global nursing workforce ‘at breaking point’, report warns ‘Nurse’ attempted murderer was not a nurse ‘Urinary incontinence, like all symptoms, requires investigation’ Jimmy Williams Trades Scrubs for Service on Medical Mission to Ukraine Equitable breast cancer care and outcomes for diverse ethnic women ‘Student nurses must stop viewing discharge as an afterthought’ After Being Held Hostage At Gunpoint, A Nurse Treated Her Attacker and Went Back to Work Nursing regulator signs anti-racism charter Brandy Pinkerton Named Nurse Mentor of the Year By Nurse.org! Nurse Erica Named Most Influential Nurse of the Year By Nurse.org Universities concerned about future of nurse apprenticeships Governments receive NHS pay recommendations for 2025-26 3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients Take Charge and Ensure Your Birthday is the Best Invest in nursing to curb child health decline, ministers urged International Travel Preparation: Health and Safety Guide for Nurses Clinical support worker jailed for plot to bomb hospital Lack of nurses contributing to children’s palliative care gaps LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career Osteoarthritis: key features and how to support patients with the condition ‘When deciding where to begin your nursing career, listen to your instincts’ ANS Features Continuing Education “Opportunities in each Issue! 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Here’s Why Nurses Say It’s Worth It Top 10 Cheapest Online DNP Programs for 2025 RCN addresses backlash over mental health nursing comments DHSC denies funding for international nurse support groups Scottish NHS pay offer ‘sends powerful message’ to rest of UK NC Legislators Push for APRN Full Practice Authority to Cut Costs and Improve Access ‘I have developed a deep understanding of caring for women with diverse needs’ Acute Pain Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Constipation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Infection Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Unison backs automatic band 6 progression for nurses ‘How do we continue to provide high-quality care and compassion?’ Nurse-Founded Business of the Year: Melanie Van Sistine of Mel’s Crafty CoRNer Streeting unveils measures to tackle violence against nurses Government refuses to introduce separate nurse pay spine NCNA and NCFN Mobilize Swiftly to Support NC Nurses After Hurricane Helene Encore Event Reignite Your Passion in Healthcare Masterclass National campaign sees 40,000 health workers up-banded The Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Nurses and How to Cope Northern Ireland health staff demand new approach to pay deals A Journey Through the Alps: Insights and Strengths for Nurses Emergency Nursing Journal Highlights Burnout, Resilience—and Honors a Legend NHS pay: Scottish nurses receive 8% two-year offer How to deprescribe in primary care and reduce polypharmacy Nurses being harassed by public filming them with phones ‘Brace yourself for the 12-hour shift as a registered nurse’ Harmful alcohol use no longer a ‘young people issue’ Pay and conditions pushing overseas nurses out of UK West Wales health board appoints substantive nurse director Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare, But Concerns Exist, Survey Finds Community continence assessment: reducing the waiting list ‘Prioritising rest is not an act of selfishness’ Menopause: symptoms, investigations and diagnosis Premature Junctional Contractions (PJCs) Quiz How To Invest For Retirement As A Travel Nurse 10 Ways Travel Nurses Can Earn Rewards “I Wasn’t Ready to Retire”—So I Became a Travel Nurse, and I’ve Never Been Happier How to Get a Nursing License in Another State While Traveling Top 5 States For Travel Nurse Adventurers Nurse Appreciation with the Seattle Storm: Discount Tickets & Nominate a Nurse to Honor How To Prepare For A Canceled Travel Nurse Contract 8 Best Places For Travel Nursing In The Summer NurseCon at Sea Named Best Nursing Event by Nurse.org Clove Named Best Nursing Shoes of the Year 2025 Two London mental health trusts announce merger plans New national nursing profiles to be published in June TV Nurse Consultants: Who’s Behind Your Favorite On-Screen Medical Moments? Final panel decision: What should happen to a nurse who allowed a patient to be filmed and then mocked them? What should happen to a nurse who allowed a patient to be filmed and then mocked them? Watchdog sends warning to NHS Fife over changing room dispute Placement hours row leaves student nurse unable to register First Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing ‘Imposter syndrome is still here – even as a newly qualified nurse’ Check out our new blog series by early career staff How To Succeed in Travel Nursing 5 Travel Nursing Myths Debunked 7 Common Mistakes New Travel Nurses Make How to Become an Anesthesiologist Assistant The Nursing Community Honors Nurse Hailey’s Legacy and Rallies Behind Her Family Police brand criticism of Lucy Letby case ‘ill-informed’ ‘Self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s essential’ Like today, restructuring the NHS was a key discussion point 50 years ago Darlington nurses: trans changing room tribunal adjourned NHS England hints at cuts to ‘corporate’ nursing roles Your Nursing Career: Intention and Attention ‘The demand for Parkinson’s services has increased significantly’ Why Some California Nursing Schools Only Accept 1% of Applicants “Reapply or Lose Your Job”: Nurses Protest New BSN Mandate at Michigan Youth Facility ‘Developing cultural competence is an ongoing journey’ ‘Why the constant pull between hands-on patient care and career progression’ Nursing staff at risk of deportation due to visa changes, say unions ‘Night shifts taught me resilience in a way no other shifts ever had’ Children’s hospice seeking more nurses as demand rises Angels in Scrubs: Devyn Losco and Nicole Hedges Named Nurses of the Week for Exemplary Compassion and Care ‘In its reforms, the government must not lose sight of caring for NHS staff’ ‘Children’s care is key to ensuring the health of our next generation’ Exclusive: The new NMC chief on his quest to save the regulator Are VA and Federal Nurses Losing Their Union Rights? Trump’s New Executive Order Explained Nurses Sound Alarm Over Brain Tumor Cluster—10 Cases on One Hospital Unit How to Become a Patient Care Coordinator How to Become an Anesthesiologist Assistant CLARA: The Nurse-Made App That Locates Staff & Equipment in Emergencies Nurse’s Enter To Win Cash, Free Coffee and Clove Shoes! 🎉🚢 Nurses Shield Newborns as Earthquake Rocks Hospital How Callisto Platform Supports Sexual Assault Survivors on College Campuses Calls for ‘safe’ environment for student nurses to raise concerns Scottish NHS plan met with scepticism from nursing leaders How nurses are tackling falling vaccination uptake Unions demand government action as NHS pay deal delayed again Nurse Practitioners Ranked No. 1 Job for the Second Year—Here’s Why Women’s Health NPs Are More Vital Than Ever Amid Tornado Chaos, VA Nurse Makes House Calls to Ensure Veterans Stay Safe On-Call Nurses Turn To Sleeping In Vans Due To N. California Expensive Housing New Law Expands Nurse Midwife Roles in Virginia to Tackle Maternity Care Gaps Hypertension Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Coroner raises alarm after ‘gross failures’ by midwives led to death Nurses in Ireland pause industrial action plans Grieving the Words: When Language Becomes a Battleground NMC names new chair of council Who’s who in general practice? Utilising the multidisciplinary team Supporting the management of patients with knee pain to alleviate symptoms Leading with Impact: Denise Dettingmeijer’s Journey to Empowering Women in Healthcare Leadership Therapeutic knitting as a strategy to reduce anxiety in nursing students Mobile health checks: supporting social care staff via a wellbeing bus 20K HHS Jobs Cuts, RFK Cites ‘Excess Admin’—Focus Turns to Frontline Healthcare & Science Nurse Saves Woman from Fire at Assisted Living Facility Police Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Chainsaw-Wielding Man at Assisted Living Facility CQC-style social care ratings system launching in Wales Former CNO appointed chair of Scottish Police Authority RCN questions separation of mental health nurse training Scottish Government publishes health visting action plan Building Trust as a New Nurse: Small Actions, Big Impact Don’t Let Your Nursing Career Go Dry 4 Tips To Get The Best Mortgage As A Nurse (or Travel Nurse) Pope Francis Credits Nurse for Saving His Life—“Try Everything… Don’t Give Up” Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitors (ARNIs) Nursing Quiz Questions Psych Nurses Call 911 as 15+ Youth Patients Violently Attack, Police Blocked From Entering Muckamore inquiry calls for evidence about patient resettlement Family First: Meet 3 Nurse Sisters Working On the Same Unit AACN Just Released Its First-Ever Progressive Care Guidelines—Here’s What’s Inside Care providers launch legal challenge to national insurance hikes Isle of Man to legalise assisted dying in first for British Isles New RNs’ “Reality Shock”: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s April Issue ‘Make every interaction, every task and every piece of learning count’ Globalism, Racism, and Duty Among Updates in Revised ANA Code of Ethics Spring statement: concern over health risk of welfare cuts Two Days Left Until the Masterclass Starts – Register Now Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Make Medical Advice Free & Commonplace, Change Healthcare Fast NMC approves new advanced practice principles Nursing expertise needs to be retained amid NHS cuts, MPs told Breaking Barriers: Shelly Buck Named Nurse of the Week Nurse’s “F*ck Off Spray” Gift Got Her Fired—Now the Hospital Owes Her Thousands Nurse Falls Asleep Driving After 3 Night Shifts—Deadly Crash Leads to Homicide Charge NMC notes ‘meaningful progress’ in tackling FtP backlog How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) How Nurses Are Shaping Healthcare Policy from the Front Lines New rehab nursing framework launched in North West Master Your NP Certification: Game-Changing Strategies from Dr. Karen Myrick! ‘We can bridge the gap between education and practice’ Striking Nurses Could Soon Get Unemployment Benefits in Oregon Night Shifts and Sleep Debt Increase Nurse Infection Risk, Study Finds AHA & Health-ISAC Issue Bulletin on Viral Tweet About Possible Terror Threat To Hospitals 23andMe Goes Bankrupt and Experts Urge Consumers To Delete DNA Data Rental homes unaffordable for band 5 nurses in many areas NMC to begin surveying registrants annually on their experiences DreamCloud Psychiatry Wins 2025 Best in Nursing Award in Technology Isle of Man nurses willing to strike over 2024-25 pay deal ‘Communicate effectively to ensure people can access the healthcare they need’ The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Health Care New inquiry into first 1,000 days ‘needs to drive change’ ‘Nurses can help improve vaccination uptake in underserved communities’ The Time for Action Is Now: We Must Take Bold Steps to Transform the Nursing Profession The benefits of advanced clinical practitioners in skin cancer services ‘Think about how you might support future nurses in end-of-life care’ Scarlet fever: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases Meningitis: factsheet on nursing childhood infectious diseases The Countdown is On – Five Days Until the Masterclass What To Do Between Travel Nursing Contracts 5 Tips To Make Your Travel Nursing Resume Stand Out How To Get Your MSN While Travel Nursing Rapid Response Contracts Vs. 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CEUs By Day, Parties with Nurse Blake and 3K Nurses By Night — My NurseCon Review Nurse. Rapper. Game-Changer. Meet Travius Keandric, Nurse Content Creator of the Year Nurses Say Youth Psych Patient Attacks Caused Spinal Injuries and Miscarriage Life sentence for murderer of ‘devoted’ nurse lecturer Gen Z Nurse’s Viral Bead Jar Captures the Heart of Labor and Delivery Isle of Man nurses asked what acceptable pay deal would look like Build a Firewall Against Nurse Negativity How to Choose An NP Program: Real Talk from a Nurse Practitioner and Educator ‘The shift from student to newly qualified is exciting and overwhelming’ Nursing associates facing role ‘confusion’ and CPD gaps What is the Nurses Week 2025 Theme? The Power of Nurses™ Nurse Fired for Reusing Syringes at Chesapeake Regional—Hospital Issues Patient Alert How is Dunkin’ Celebrating Nurses Week 2025? How is Chick-fil-A Celebrating Nurses Week 2025? ICN pays tribute to Pope Francis and his support of nurses Venting vs Ruminating: How to Know When You’re Helping Yourself—or Hurting Using AI to Transform Nursing Workflow: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s May Issue Test-Taking Strategies for Nurses: Mastering Exams with Confidence Report shows life-or-death impact of nurse fatigue ‘You cannot save or cure everybody’ What’s the Difference Between Nursing Program Approval vs Accreditation? (And Why It Matters) How to Say No as a Nurse (Without the Guilt) Understaffing and long shifts ‘increase nurse sickness’ Calls for investment into nurses working in policy custody RaDonda Vaught Shares Advice for Nurses Before a Board of Nursing Investigation “International Section” in ANS! RCN Scotland launches ballot on 8% pay offer Community nurses facing ‘forced demotions’, says QICN ‘Holistic stoma care must include discussing sensitive issues, including sex and sexuality’ Share your skills: inspire the next generation of nursing talent Kayla McCarthy Didn’t Wait for a Match—She Became One Reducing inappropriate continence pad use on hospital wards Preventing leaks: reducing urinary incontinence in a rehabilitation hospital Colorado Nurse Donates Part of Liver to Her Toddler Patient Top 10 Online ABSN Programs for 2025 VA Nurses Rally Nationwide Over Proposed Staffing Cuts and Rising Vacancies Trust pays £200k to nurse over failure to support return to work RCN slams ‘unacceptable’ rise in long A&E trolley waits Exclusive: Nurses report increase in unsafe staffing Improving wound care outcomes with ABPI: a clinical focus from Wounds UK ‘Would I recommend being a mature student?’ Marfan Syndrome: Know the Signs, Save Lives ‘Take each day as it comes, keep learning and never forget that you are not alone’ Whistleblower Nurse Dies by Suicide After Reporting Patient Abuse; Retaliation Lawsuit ANA Slams Leaked HHS Budget and Proposed Cuts to Nursing Research & Education Middle Cerebral Artery Overview for Nurses and Students: Branches, Blood Supply, and Stroke Patterns MCA Stroke: Causes, Symptoms, Nursing Care Plans, and What Can Go Wrong Left MCA Strokes: What Happens With Strokes Involving the Left Middle Cerebral Artery How to Find NCLEX Pass Rates of Nursing Schools: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide National Nurses Day: What it is and Why We Celebrate 10 Best Nurses Week Memes That Will Make You LOL Off-Duty Nurse Saves Cadet in Parachute Freefall Emergency Surveying patient-health professional interactions on the prostate cancer journey Finding the Right Clinical Rotations: A Guide for NP Students ‘It’s really important to consider the impact our narratives have on people’ Male Nurse Says He Was Fired Over Gender Stereotypes – Files Discrimination Lawsuit Fake NYC Doctor Arrested After Illegal Surgery Leaves Woman Brain-Dead “We’re Not Safe at Work”: Hospital Violence Pushes Nurses To Call For Change ICU Nurse Saves Two Lives in One Day – While Off the Clock WellSpan Reduces Workplace Violence Injury by 55% The Harm Done by Dismantling USAID When Nurses Receive Their Due Oncology Nurse Runs Boston Marathon in Honor of Her Patient Netflix’s Pulse Flatlines on Nurse Representation 79% of MD Nurses, Linked To Fake License Fraud Scheme, Cleared— 54 Didn’t Make The Cut ICU Nurse Returns Home After Devastating ATV Crash in Thailand Nurses warn against ‘unacceptable’ pay delays in Northern Ireland Some Hospitals Shut Down Internal Travel Nurse Programs, Take Less Pay, Go Staff, or Leave The trailblazing school offering a ‘solution’ to GPN shortages Nurses ‘worried’ about Supreme Court ruling on clinician anonymity ‘The MSc course has been invaluable to me and my peers’ Businesses Drag Their Feet on Narcan, But Overdoses Won’t Wait ‘I’ve learned compassion must be balanced with professional boundaries’ 6 Highest Paying States For Travel Nurses Sarah Lorenzini Named Nurse Podcast Host of the Year By Nurse.org Nurse Georgie Name Wellness Advocate of The Year By Nurse.org Measles Outbreak 2025: What Nurses Need to Know One Nurse’s Journey with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device) How DOGE Funding Cuts Are Impacting Nursing Outreach Programs Nationwide This Bill Could Transform Workers’ Comp for California Nurses Nursing Homes Could Get a 2.8% Pay Increase From CMS Proposal Nursing unions begin consulting on NHS Scotland pay offer Global nursing workforce ‘at breaking point’, report warns ‘Nurse’ attempted murderer was not a nurse ‘Urinary incontinence, like all symptoms, requires investigation’ Jimmy Williams Trades Scrubs for Service on Medical Mission to Ukraine Equitable breast cancer care and outcomes for diverse ethnic women ‘Student nurses must stop viewing discharge as an afterthought’ After Being Held Hostage At Gunpoint, A Nurse Treated Her Attacker and Went Back to Work Nursing regulator signs anti-racism charter Brandy Pinkerton Named Nurse Mentor of the Year By Nurse.org! Nurse Erica Named Most Influential Nurse of the Year By Nurse.org Universities concerned about future of nurse apprenticeships Governments receive NHS pay recommendations for 2025-26 3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients Take Charge and Ensure Your Birthday is the Best Invest in nursing to curb child health decline, ministers urged International Travel Preparation: Health and Safety Guide for Nurses Clinical support worker jailed for plot to bomb hospital Lack of nurses contributing to children’s palliative care gaps LPNS and LVNs: A Potential On-Ramp to a Satisfying Nursing Career Osteoarthritis: key features and how to support patients with the condition ‘When deciding where to begin your nursing career, listen to your instincts’ ANS Features Continuing Education “Opportunities in each Issue! Top PMHNP Programs in California FNP vs AGACNP: Real Nurse Perspectives on Choosing the Right NP Track Unison will work to make sure nursing is valued, says lead nurse Cardiff university staff to strike over cuts Welsh Government announces £5.5m for struggling hospices Nursing associates should not work in maternity, employers told Mount Sinai South Nassau Unveils State-of-the-Art Fennessy Family Emergency Department RCN appoints substantive chief nursing officer ‘Ensure your practice meets legal, professional and ethical standards’ What AI in Nursing Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Already Here) Top 12-Month Online FNP Programs for 2025 Whistleblowing in Nursing: Navigating the Risks and Rewards Cardiff nursing school potentially saved but with cuts Thinking About Travel Nursing? Here’s Why Nurses Say It’s Worth It Top 10 Cheapest Online DNP Programs for 2025 RCN addresses backlash over mental health nursing comments DHSC denies funding for international nurse support groups Scottish NHS pay offer ‘sends powerful message’ to rest of UK NC Legislators Push for APRN Full Practice Authority to Cut Costs and Improve Access ‘I have developed a deep understanding of caring for women with diverse needs’ Acute Pain Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Constipation Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Infection Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan Unison backs automatic band 6 progression for nurses ‘How do we continue to provide high-quality care and compassion?’ Nurse-Founded Business of the Year: Melanie Van Sistine of Mel’s Crafty CoRNer Streeting unveils measures to tackle violence against nurses Government refuses to introduce separate nurse pay spine NCNA and NCFN Mobilize Swiftly to Support NC Nurses After Hurricane Helene Encore Event Reignite Your Passion in Healthcare Masterclass National campaign sees 40,000 health workers up-banded The Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Nurses and How to Cope Northern Ireland health staff demand new approach to pay deals A Journey Through the Alps: Insights and Strengths for Nurses Emergency Nursing Journal Highlights Burnout, Resilience—and Honors a Legend NHS pay: Scottish nurses receive 8% two-year offer How to deprescribe in primary care and reduce polypharmacy Nurses being harassed by public filming them with phones ‘Brace yourself for the 12-hour shift as a registered nurse’ Harmful alcohol use no longer a ‘young people issue’ Pay and conditions pushing overseas nurses out of UK West Wales health board appoints substantive nurse director Americans Believe AI Will Improve Healthcare, But Concerns Exist, Survey Finds Community continence assessment: reducing the waiting list ‘Prioritising rest is not an act of selfishness’ Menopause: symptoms, investigations and diagnosis Premature Junctional Contractions (PJCs) Quiz How To Invest For Retirement As A Travel Nurse 10 Ways Travel Nurses Can Earn Rewards “I Wasn’t Ready to Retire”—So I Became a Travel Nurse, and I’ve Never Been Happier How to Get a Nursing License in Another State While Traveling Top 5 States For Travel Nurse Adventurers Nurse Appreciation with the Seattle Storm: Discount Tickets & Nominate a Nurse to Honor How To Prepare For A Canceled Travel Nurse Contract 8 Best Places For Travel Nursing In The Summer NurseCon at Sea Named Best Nursing Event by Nurse.org Clove Named Best Nursing Shoes of the Year 2025 Two London mental health trusts announce merger plans New national nursing profiles to be published in June TV Nurse Consultants: Who’s Behind Your Favorite On-Screen Medical Moments? Final panel decision: What should happen to a nurse who allowed a patient to be filmed and then mocked them? What should happen to a nurse who allowed a patient to be filmed and then mocked them? Watchdog sends warning to NHS Fife over changing room dispute Placement hours row leaves student nurse unable to register First Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing ‘Imposter syndrome is still here – even as a newly qualified nurse’ Check out our new blog series by early career staff How To Succeed in Travel Nursing 5 Travel Nursing Myths Debunked 7 Common Mistakes New Travel Nurses Make How to Become an Anesthesiologist Assistant The Nursing Community Honors Nurse Hailey’s Legacy and Rallies Behind Her Family Police brand criticism of Lucy Letby case ‘ill-informed’ ‘Self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s essential’ Like today, restructuring the NHS was a key discussion point 50 years ago Darlington nurses: trans changing room tribunal adjourned NHS England hints at cuts to ‘corporate’ nursing roles Your Nursing Career: Intention and Attention ‘The demand for Parkinson’s services has increased significantly’ Why Some California Nursing Schools Only Accept 1% of Applicants “Reapply or Lose Your Job”: Nurses Protest New BSN Mandate at Michigan Youth Facility ‘Developing cultural competence is an ongoing journey’ ‘Why the constant pull between hands-on patient care and career progression’ Nursing staff at risk of deportation due to visa changes, say unions ‘Night shifts taught me resilience in a way no other shifts ever had’ Children’s hospice seeking more nurses as demand rises Angels in Scrubs: Devyn Losco and Nicole Hedges Named Nurses of the Week for Exemplary Compassion and Care ‘In its reforms, the government must not lose sight of caring for NHS staff’ ‘Children’s care is key to ensuring the health of our next generation’ Exclusive: The new NMC chief on his quest to save the regulator Are VA and Federal Nurses Losing Their Union Rights? Trump’s New Executive Order Explained Nurses Sound Alarm Over Brain Tumor Cluster—10 Cases on One Hospital Unit How to Become a Patient Care Coordinator How to Become an Anesthesiologist Assistant CLARA: The Nurse-Made App That Locates Staff & Equipment in Emergencies Nurse’s Enter To Win Cash, Free Coffee and Clove Shoes! 🎉🚢 Nurses Shield Newborns as Earthquake Rocks Hospital How Callisto Platform Supports Sexual Assault Survivors on College Campuses Calls for ‘safe’ environment for student nurses to raise concerns Scottish NHS plan met with scepticism from nursing leaders How nurses are tackling falling vaccination uptake Unions demand government action as NHS pay deal delayed again Nurse Practitioners Ranked No. 1 Job for the Second Year—Here’s Why Women’s Health NPs Are More Vital Than Ever Amid Tornado Chaos, VA Nurse Makes House Calls to Ensure Veterans Stay Safe On-Call Nurses Turn To Sleeping In Vans Due To N. 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Responding to the Obesity Epidemic

Obesity

is a long-standing medical condition with enormous and pervasive health implications for millions around the world. As nurses, it’s essential to have a solid grounding in the science of obesity and to advocate for our patients who are struggling with the condition and pursuing effective treatment.

Why is Obesity at Such Epidemic Levels at This Time? 

Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, is a family nurse practitioner, assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, clinic director, and obesity specialist with Wellspring Weight and Wellness, a medical startup in rural Idaho. As an obesity specialist, Dr. George is well-positioned to provide scientific and current information on obesity-related research.

When discussing why there are such staggering levels of obesity, Dr. George states, “Globally, obesity prevalence has nearly tripled in children and adolescents, and prevalence among adults in the US is approaching 43%. It is estimated that nearly 80% of US adults have pre-obesity and obesity, and these statistics have given rise to the term ‘globesity’.”

He continues, “This is a complex, multifactorial disease. The global food supply has shifted to more calorically dense yet nutritionally sparse, ready-to-eat, highly processed foods. At the same time, our energy expenditure started decreasing as technology and automation increased the efficiency of our activities.”

“Obesity is highly heritable. Our genes are like the engine and basic design of a car, and our lifestyle is like how we drive, maintain, and operate that car. In obesity, genes contribute about 70%, while lifestyle contributes the other 30%.”

“An estimated 200-500 genes directly contribute to the development of polygenic obesity, and when obesity genes are ‘turned on’, they can cause increased appetite, cravings, overconsumption, and higher amounts of adipose tissue.”

According to George, researchers have identified obesity phenotypes that allow providers to treat patients more precisely with improved outcomes, including:

Hungry Brain (abnormal satiation): These individuals need to eat more calories than others to feel full.
Emotional Hunger (hedonic eating): These individuals eat in response to emotional cues, and they are characterized by negative mood, emotional eating, cravings, and reward-seeking behaviors.
Hungry Gut (abnormal satiety): These individuals feel full with a normally portioned meal, but the feeling of fullness (satiety) disappears quickly; characterized by reduced duration of fullness and quantified objectively by rapid gastric emptying.
Slow Burn (decreased metabolic rate): People with this phenotype have a measurably reduced resting energy expenditure (REE).

George identifies other factors that can epigenetically “turn on” obesity genes:

Poor sleep quality or insufficient sleep (< 7 hours)
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals
Stress
Microbiome changes
Decreased physical activity
Obesogenic medications, foods, and beverages

Regarding comorbidities, George shares, “There are more than 236 conditions associated with obesity, including 13 cancers. Excess adiposity, the major sign of obesity, leads to comorbid conditions through two primary pathways: adiposopathy (sick fat disease) and fat mass disease. Adiposopathy involves complex metabolic and inflammatory processes, whereas fat mass disease is primarily related to mechanical stress.”

Unhealthy adipose tissue, altered endocrine and immune function, systemic inflammation, osteoathritis from excess weight-bearing on joints, compression of organs, sleep apnea, GERD, stress incontinence, and many other conditions and symptoms can result from unmitigated obesity.

What About Medications? 

“Many healthcare professionals are surprised to learn that there are technically eleven antiobesity medications (AOMs),” advises George. “Overall, AOMs have a good safety profile, though data is emerging about genetic differences that may predispose some patients to side effects.”

Importantly, George states, “The biggest caveat with AOMs is they are never intended to be used as a sole intervention. The evidence shows that AOMs are most effective when used in combination with regular physical activity, nutritious eating, and behavioral health interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy.”

He adds, “Low and slow is the way to go! One of the best ways to mitigate potential side effects is to titrate up to a therapeutic dose. And the final caveat is to individualize treatment interventions to patients’ predominant phenotype.”

“The most widely discussed AOMs are the game-changing molecules semaglutide and tirzepatide. Semaglutide (Wegovy) and its early predecessor liraglutide are glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, sometimes also referred to as GLP-1 analogs or incretin mimetics. One of the mechanisms of action includes delaying gastric emptying, making this class of AOMs a good fit for people with hungry gut phenotype.”

GLP-1 receptor agonists can:

Stimulate insulin release from the pancreas
Block glucagon secretion
Slow stomach emptying
Increase feelings of fullness after eating

Thomas describes the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonists as including “glycemic control, weight loss, and cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes, with side effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, increased heart rate, dyspepsia, and abdominal pain.”

When it comes to the dual agent tirzepatide (Zepbound), the most recent AOM approved for the treatment of obesity, George states, “The results are astounding, with some patients reporting more than 20% reduction in total body weight when combined with other pillars of obesity treatment (nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral interventions). [This medication] improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control and reduces the production of stomach acid (which slows digestion and increases the feeling of fullness. It can also suppress appetite and food intake, and even reduce food cravings in some people.”

According to Dr. George, many other medications can be found in the anti-obesity arsenal. However, these lie far beyond the scope of this article, and nurses are advised to seek appropriate education regarding treatment regimens, side effects, and contraindications.

Empathize, Educate, Encourage, and Empower

Dr. George has advice for nurses in terms of broaching this difficult topic with struggling patients.

“First, we must address our own internal bias. Unfortunately, obesity is highly stigmatized, and bias among healthcare professionals adversely impacts the health and wellness of people with obesity. Consider taking an implicit bias test to explore your own attitudes. Sadly, there are still healthcare professionals who feel obesity is a lifestyle choice and not a disease.”

George adds, “The evidence is astounding: obesity is a real, complex, highly heritable, progressive, relapsing, yet treatable disease! Even something as simple as using person-first language can help destigmatize obesity. For example, instead of referring to someone as ‘an obese patient,’ use ‘person with obesity’ instead.”

George is adamant that “We must be the change agents in healthcare so patients can receive competent and compassionate care. Would we judge someone for having another condition? Disrupt the status quo and lead efforts to combat obesity bias and promote compassionate and competent care!”

Continuing his advice, he states, “We need to see real people who are struggling with a real problem. Listen to their stories. Learn more about the pathophysiology and treatment of obesity so you can provide clinical insights and, more importantly, hope for people that have often experienced roadblocks and pushback from the healthcare system. Partner with patients to find local resources, reputable websites, and clinicians with obesity training. Empathize, educate, encourage, and empower!”

“We should examine our patient care spaces and ensure that our furnishings and equipment are suitable for people with obesity. Are extra large BP cuffs, wide chairs, and appropriately sized gowns available? Is the scale in a private area? Many people with obesity eschew healthcare because they’ve been embarrassed or shamed in medical settings…and that’s terrible!”

George adds, “Asking for permission is a great way to start the conversation about weight. Our colleagues at Obesity Canada created the “5 As” model to help providers talk to patients about obesity.”

ASK for permission to discuss weight and explore readiness to change
ASSESS obesity-related risks and ‘root causes’ of obesity
ADVISE on health risks and treatment options
AGREE on health outcomes and behavioral goals
ASSIST in accessing appropriate resources and providers

“Many of my patients are surprised to learn that obesity is a real disease. After sharing the basics of obesity pathophysiology, one patient said, ‘I’ve tried so hard and felt like I was doing something wrong or lacking willpower, but now I feel like I’m fighting a disease instead of fighting myself!’”

George concludes, “Nurses play an important role in the competent and compassionate, evidence-based treatment for people with obesity. Look for opportunities in local health departments, school systems, bariatric medicine practices, or with obesity medicine specialists. Consider attending an obesity-specific conference or take continuing education courses focused on obesity. Join others in policy and advocacy groups. Visit an obesity medicine specialist and see if you can shadow them for a day. Spend time with people who have obesity and hear their stories. Strive to reduce obesity stigma and bias in your work context. Be the change agent!”

The post Responding to the Obesity Epidemic first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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