Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm. Several hospitals in both North Carolina and Tennessee remain closed, including one in Erwin, Tenn., where dozens of patients and staff members had to be rescued on the day the storm hit. In western North Carolina, some hospitals are still relying on bottled water or mobile water units.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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