Nurse Shortage & Burnout [Barrier: Medical Staff Shortage & Burnout]

Today, an article in The Washington Post, entitled Why are nurses quitting? Ask the nurse no hospital will hire., brings attention to the shortage of nurses in the United States. It discusses the fact that while “Nursing is the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with nearly 4.2 million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. ” they are devalued and burnt out.

Published by Sarah Buckius

Artist & Educator living in Santa Cruz, CA.

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