PSNA IN THE NEWS
PSNA members and staff have had a busy few months . As the pandemic continues , advocating for all of Pennsylvania ' s nurses has remained a top priority . PSNA ' s CEO , Betsy Snook , and Government Relations Specialist , Noah Logan , were guests on WITF Smart Talk to discuss the nursing shortage . The conversation also hit on legislation involving nurses . When asked the role that government plays in the shortage , Logan explained ,
" Pennsylvania state government needs to make more investments in nursing and in our nursing workforce .
[ Faculty shortage ] is a huge issue . Other states , such as South Carolina , offer faculty loan repayment programs and more ways for faculty to be able to be PHD-prepared so , [ if PA follows suit ] we can graduate more nurses and have more nurses in our workforce . Another thing that state government really needs to do is pass the Patient Safety Act ."
To learn more about the Patient Safety Act , click
here . Listen to the entire WITF Smart Talk dialogue
here . Logan offers this advice for YNP members : " The most important thing you can do is call or email your state senators and representatives . Let them know your story and tell them first-hand what is going on at the bedside , not what the hospital executives want them to hear ."
Priscilla Simmons EdD , MSN
Another insightful news feature was long-time PSNA member , Priscilla Simmons ', op-ed published by LNP , Lancaster Online . Simmons gives a straightforward definition of scientific research and the analysis that occurs in order to make the collected information credible . This article provides the fundamentals for interpreting information not only for yourself but also with patients , coworkers , and loved ones through the continuously developing facts of COVID-19 and health care in general . Read the full article
here .
Hi , all !
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
2021 is nearing a close and our YNP Advisory Board has gone through some rebuilding this year . We look forward to introducing ideas to add even more value to your membership . If you have suggestions or are interested in joining the YNP Advisory Board , reach out to me .
As the holidays approach , some of you may be working your first holiday shift . Here are a few tips for working on a holiday :
1 . Have some fun ! Have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe ? Plan a potluck with your coworkers ! Missing opening presents on Christmas morning ? Plan a Secret Santa at work !
2 . Plan ahead . Let your loved ones know that you work the holiday as soon as you know . Plan a different day to celebrate together . And don ’ t forget to stake your claim on leftovers !
3 . Be mindful of your patients . They are missing the holidays with their family , too . Find a way to add their traditions into your shift or share some of yours . Perhaps a carol singalong or help them video chat with their loved ones .
Happy holidays and I look forward to hearing from you ! -Hunter Murdoch
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