MedCity News July 14, 2024
The healthcare field must come together to support all of us – experienced, new, and soon-to-become – nurses, as we navigate the shifting care landscape. Key lessons from the past can set the foundation for a future where nurses are supported throughout their careers.
As nurses with a combined 75 years of experience, we have seen it all: from societal changes and technology advancements to a global pandemic. As we look toward the future, the nursing field is at a critical juncture. Care delivery continues to move out of the hospital, rapidly changing nurses’ responsibilities. Amid this industry disruption, the nursing workforce is shrinking, with more than 25% of the U.S.’s 4.7 million nurses planning to retire or leave the...