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California Nursing Shortage, Made Worse by the Pandemic, Expected to Persist

California Nursing Shortage, Made Worse by the Pandemic, Expected to Persist

KQED's Forum

September 8, 202121m 14s

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California faces a shortfall of more than 40,000 full-time equivalent registered nurses, a gap that's expected to last until 2026, according to a new UCSF report. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced experienced nurses to quit the field owing to exhaustion and burnout, and hospitals are struggling to fill positions. We'll talk about the toll the staffing shortage is taking on nurses, patients and hospitals and how to mitigate it.



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