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October 2020
TONL News & Updates
It's that time of year when we get the opportunity to recognize one of our own as an outstanding Texas nurse executive leader.

We invite you to nominate individuals from our TONL membership for the 2020 Excellence in Leadership Awards!
It's that time of year whereby TONL will be opening the scholarship application process. We are excited to be expanding our scholarship opportunities for 3 different categories this year.
Catalyst Learning Company
UTHealth
Nursing Leadership
EmergingRNLeader
Effective coaching can help even recalcitrant staff members become more growth-oriented.
Minority Nurse
Staying current with ethics resources and regulatory changes is among the ways nurses can promote ethics in healthcare.
Becker's Hospital Review
Factors that distinguish the best nurse leaders include effective mentorship and having a plan.
Southern New Hampshire University
A variety of leadership styles can lead to success for nurse leaders.
For the latest news from the Nurses on Boards Coalition, visit https://www.nursesonboardscoalition.org/news/.
Sitter costs up yet patient falls not coming down?
CareView Communications, Inc.
At CareView, our mission is simple: Promote fall prevention in hospitals, reduce sitter costs, lower patient falls and inspire a culture of always-on safety in every hospital and facility leveraging the CareView Patient Safety System. Clients using the CareView Patient Safety System have reported a 65% reduction in sitter costs. Our patented predictive patient monitoring system is proven to reduce patient falls by up to 80%.
 
 
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In this Year of the Nurse 2020 and in the midst of this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, TONL is thrilled to recognize the many heroes making a difference in your organizations. These TONL heroes demonstrate selfless dedication and commitment to their profession in the most difficult of circumstances. Thank you for all you are doing on the front lines of the COVID-19 response!
By Gretchen Hunt, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC
 
In the early part of 2020, our lives changed dramatically. The change was felt by healthcare workers (HCW) both professional and personally. Some can you tell you they felt “it” barreling towards our hospitals like a tornado that could not be stopped. HCWs and their leaders braced for the impact.
Education and Events
SWONL Chapter Meeting
Friday, September 25th 8:30 – 10:00 am
 
NCONL Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, October 13th 4:30 – 6:00 pm
 
NTONL/NCONL Joint Chapter Meeting
Thursday, November 5th 3:00 – 5:00 pm
 
NCONL Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, December 8th 4:30 – 6:00 pm
 
2021 TONL Virtual Conference Save the Date
Wednesday, February 24th – Friday 26th
Vocera Communications, Inc.
Pegasus Medical Concepts
Healthcare Industry
Healthcare Finance News
A new study has founded that while hospital admissions have somewhat rebounded, admissions continue to lag among some demographic groups.
YOUR ANSWER TO NURSE BURNOUT!
Lone Star Communications, Inc.®
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• Increase efficiency
• Provide measurable results
• Drive accountability
• Help increase HCAHPS scores
• Improve Nurse Sensitive Indicators
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Practice and Patient Care
Daily Nurse
Wearing a mask can create some challenges when it comes to communicating with patients, but several steps can help make communcation more effective.
Minority Nurse
Proper self-care is important for all nurses, especially those dealing with stressful situations.
Visual Health Systems
IDSolutions, Inc.
Members in the News
TONL Members were recently named as Fellows by the American Academy of Nursing. Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAP, FACHE is with the University Health System and Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC is with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 
 
Inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Transforming Health, Driving Policy Conference, taking place virtually October 29-31, 2020. The full Press Release from the American Academy of Nursing can be located here.
 
Please join TONL in congratulating Dr. Tuazon and Dr. Campbell!