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The Nursing Shortage Exacerbated by The Pandemic
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39:54 - 46:01 (06:07)

The pandemic has caused a shortage of experienced nurses as they leave for other higher-paying, lower-stress jobs. This has led to an influx of new nurses who are struggling to care for more severe and uninsured patients in the medical intensive care unit.

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Experienced nurses are leaving for other, lower-stress jobs.
39:54 - 44:55 (05:01)
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Nurses, Pandemic
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Experienced nurses are leaving for other, lower-stress jobs. New nurses who just graduated are floundering to deal with the severe illnesses of patients in the medical intensive care unit.

Chapter
The Nursing Shortage Exacerbated by The Pandemic
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’
Podcast
The Daily
A healthcare worker named Barasa is experiencing difficulty falling asleep and is struggling to keep his stress level down.
44:55 - 46:01 (01:06)
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Healthcare Worker
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A healthcare worker named Barasa is experiencing difficulty falling asleep and is struggling to keep his stress level down. He is having trouble forgetting the patients and people he interacted with throughout the day.

Chapter
The Nursing Shortage Exacerbated by The Pandemic
Episode
The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’
Podcast
The Daily