1. Omicron subvariant found in 40 nations: 8 things to know Full story

2. Harvard, Stanford physicians call for universal use of N95s in hospitals Full story

3. COVID-19 deaths during omicron mirror delta wave Full story

4. The historic drivers of emergency medicine succes are shifting. Here's how to keep your program ahead of the curve.

5. Employees sue Sutter Health over use of 'corrosive' cleanser Full story

6. FDA limits use of two COVID-19 antibody treatments due to omicron Full story

7. Telepsychiatry is no longer a "nice-to-have." See why more hospitals are rolling out 24/7 emergency telepsychiatry programs here.

8. Ardent taps new CNO Full story

9. 16 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

10. 63% of nurses have experienced racism in the workplace: 5 survey findings Full story

11. Cedars-Sinai consistently hires and retains nurses, despite pandemic turmoil. Click here to learn how. 

12. The pros and cons of patient surveys, per 3 physicians Full story

13. Safety-net hospitals face the worst of the US' nursing shortage Full story

14. Immune protection lasts 4 months after Pfizer booster, study finds Full story

15.  Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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