Why This NP Puts Prevention First

Working across two New Jersey clinics, Jerry Szych focuses on nutrition, weight management, hormone optimization, and helping patients take an active role in their long-term health.

Welcome to Nurse Ascent, a twice-weekly newsletter created by nurses for nurses. This week, nurse practitioner Jerry Szych shares his path from RN to NP and why disease prevention is at the center of his practice. We also cover the ANA's position that nurse fatigue is a systemic issue, how one health system is using nurse influencers to support recruitment, and Grady Health's decision to reduce temporary nurse block pay by 40%. Plus, explore nursing jobs tailored to your location.

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Nurse Spotlight: Jerry Szych, Nurse Practitioner

From our spotlight archives: For Jerry Szych, the most rewarding moments aren't when patients credit him with changing their lives, but when he sees the results of the changes they made themselves. Read the full spotlight →

Headlines in Healthcare

ANA: Nurse fatigue is a system failure

The American Nurses Association states in a new position statement that nurse fatigue is a systemic issue rather than a personal failing. The organization emphasizes that while fatigue is a shared responsibility, employers must lead efforts to address it to protect nurse well-being and patient safety.

SSM Health leverages nurse influencers for recruitment

SSM Health has achieved three record-breaking hiring years by utilizing nurse influencers to create relatable content about the daily realities of hospital work. According to Becker's Hospital Review, this creative recruitment strategy has contributed to a notable decline in the system's reliance on contract labor. The initiative underscores how authentic social media engagement can directly influence staffing stability and workforce retention.

Grady Health to reduce nurse block pay

Grady Health System is reducing pandemic-era temporary block pay for nurses by 40% effective September 26. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, the system clarified that base wages remain unchanged while citing the expiration of these temporary staffing incentives. The health system provided affected staff members with a 30-day notice regarding the compensation adjustment.

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