Managed Healthcare Executive August 31, 2021
This is opinion piece contributed by Draper voices today’s digital platforms can help eliminate the administrative burden on nurses.
Imagine being a marathon runner mere yards from the finish line. You’re about to be rewarded with a medal and all the pride and accolades that come with accomplishing an impressive feat of mental and physical toughness. Suddenly, someone runs out, picks up the finish line, and carries it away, another 26.2 miles down the road.
That’s what it feels like to be a nurse right now.
I understand. I’m a military veteran and registered nurse myself. I experienced the impact of nurse burnout on the healthcare industry long before the COVID-19 pandemic. A quick Google search will find that the...