On this episode of The Sacred Nurse Revolution, Jenn will chat about the challenges of balancing competing priorities in healthcare, particularly for nurses. She highlights the emotional and physical toll of working long hours, managing patient care, and dealing with urgent and non-urgent tasks and emphasizes the importance of setting personal goals without sacrificing health and relationships.

She will touch on:

• Discussion on Competing Priorities in Healthcare
• Balancing Personal and Professional Life
• Handling Urgent and Non-Urgent Tasks
• Setting Personal Goals and Priorities
• Support Systems and Advocacy
• Managing Expectations and Avoiding Burnout

On this episode of The Sacred Nurse Revolution, Jenn talks about the importance of open enrollment for benefits, including insurance changes, FSA usage, and understanding network providers.

She will touch on:

Job Descriptions and Scope of Practice
Importance of Contact Information and Policies
Healthcare Policies and Procedures
Open Enrollment and Benefits
Handling Insurance and Medication Issues
Social Media and Professional Responsibility
Health and Safety Practices

Ways to Take Action:

• Review your job description and company policies to ensure you understand your responsibilities and procedures.
• Store important contact information, such as HR, managers, and employee health, in your phone.
• Be mindful of what you post on social media, especially regarding your workplace.
• Review your benefits package during open enrollment and make any necessary changes.
• Communicate with your healthcare providers to ensure a smooth transition with any insurance or medication changes.

On this episode of The Sacred Nurse Revolution, Jenn talks about the intertwined nature of healthcare and politics.

Jenn focuses on staffing ratios, workplace violence, and non-compete agreements. She highlights California's unique patient-to-nurse ratio law and the challenges of balancing patient safety with hospital finances. She also addresses the issue of workplace violence, noting that it affects healthcare workers across various settings. She mentions the complexities of dealing with violent patients, especially those with mental health issues. Additionally, Jenn touches on the difficulties nurses face in getting reimbursed and the impact of non-compete agreements on physicians. She concludes by emphasizing the need for better healthcare policies and practices, including improved maternity and paternity leave.

She talks about:

• Healthcare and Politics: Introduction and Personal Updates
• Staffing Ratios and Patient Safety
• Workplace Violence and Legal Consequences
• Nurse Reimbursement and Insurance Challenges
• Non-Compete Agreements and Their Impact
• Healthcare Costs and Financial Burden
• Social Security and Retirement Challenges
• Burnout Among Healthcare Providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies
• Lobbying and Healthcare Decisions
• Conclusion and Health Tips