In 2003, 45 million Americans lacked health insurance. At a time when baby boomers are aging and the U.S. population is increasing, patients are relying even more on nurses-the central providers of health care in this country.
While patients struggle to access quality health care, there may not be enough nurses—the central providers of patient care—to care for them in the future. Find out why the nursing profession is in crisis—and it's more than just a "shortage."
Time spent with nurses is intrinsically linked with the quality of care hospital patients receive. How much of a difference do nurses make for patients?
Hospitals have sounded the alert about a nurse shortage for years, but their business practices are devaluing nurses and driving them from the bedside. Find out how better working conditions could turn the patient care crisis around.
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