Hospital admissions and costs for firearm injuries show wide regional variation, according to a study published online on May 2 in Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open. The researchers found there were 317,479 firearm-related admissions during the study period. Hospital costs in the Northeast were $1.98 billion (13.9% of total; 56% covered by government payers) versus $1.53 billion in the Midwest (19.7% of total; 40.4% covered by government payers).
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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