The Senate on Monday approved Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. surgeon general despite opposition from Republicans and the gun rights lobby for his political advocacy work and statements calling guns a public health concern. The near party-line vote, 51-43, secured a four-year term for President Obama's nominee. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., joined Democrats in support. His nomination had been pending for more than a year. Obama made no reference to gun policies or Murthy's politics in a statement on the confirmation vote. Obama said his priorities would range from "stopping new diseases to helping our kids grow up healthy and strong." He will also work on the effort to combat the spread of Ebola.
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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