As a DON of an LTC facility (Hartwyck at Oak Tree), Gus handled the COVID pandemic with his excellent management and vigilance. Even before the COVID pandemic hit the state, Gus already started [...]
The American Nurses Association (ANA) released new findings from a nationwide COVID-19 survey that indicate personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages persist and re-use practices for [...]
The ANA surveyed 608 nurses in New Jersey. Of those surveyed, 61% are still experiencing widespread, intermittent or occasional shortages of PPE. However, 50% reported that PPE has become more [...]
The ANA asked nurses to share their PPE experiences. Here are their responses. If you are willing, please share your recent PPE experiences below: I am the Corporate Director of Education for [...]
Margarita was there from day one during our pandemic, helping to identify the symptoms of our first victims to COVID. She quickly put her fears aside and worked on saving our residents lives. She [...]
You may have seen your federal lawmakers more visible the past few weeks as they are back in their district for their annual August recess. This is a prime opportunity to interact and engage with [...]
As we continue to see the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident that the stresses and importance of mindful money decisions play a central role in daily life. That’s why we’ve [...]
Jordan Miller’s mother, Misti, is a nurse. She’s performed her role diligently and saved many lives. But after a conversation about some hospitals’ conservative attitudes toward her [...]
Our front-line heroes who are waging a fierce battle for the victims of COVID-19 may be victims themselves. They may be fighting their own personal war with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). [...]
A special tribute is on display at a New Jersey hospital, created by nurses and meant to signify the beauty of babies born during a pandemic while offering hope for the future Maternity nurses at [...]