MedPage Today May 28, 2023
— Create healthier workplaces for our nurses
We are registered nurses, and we work to place nurses in hospitals where they’re needed every single day. These tough, selfless healthcare professionals deal with exceptional challenges to provide the best care possible for patients. They love the line of work they’ve chosen, just as we once did — but many admit they don’t know how much longer they can do it.
The COVID-19 public health emergency may be over, but its effects are still wreaking havoc on hospitals. Nurses are struggling and quitting in droves. There’s now a devastating shortage of qualified people who can care for patients in our hospitals. Currently, experts estimate there are approximately 150,000 fewer nurses in the...