SHOW NOTES:

Episode: 5 Career Moves to Make Before the New Year

Nursing News Headlines:

* CMS announces new nursing home staffing requirements

* Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS.gov)

* https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/

* National nursing shortage projected through 2030

* Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)

* https://www.ncsbn.org/news/

* Virtual nursing programs show mixed results (Penn study)

* Source: JAMA Network Open, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

* Published: December 5, 2024

* https://jamanetwork.com/

AI & Healthcare Compliance:

* FDA guidance on AI/ML-based software as a medical device

* Clinical decision support tools and liability considerations

* Learn more about AI healthcare compliance at RNNet.org

5 Career Moves:

* Request your performance review early

* Update your resume with 2025 accomplishments

* Have one strategic coffee chat

* Set up your 2026 professional development plan

* Clean up your online presence (LinkedIn, Google)

Pop-Culture Highlights:

* Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 continues to defy medical reality

* Nurse TikTok creators keeping healthcare humor alive

* Golden Globes nominations feature healthcare stories

Resources:

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