Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
Fred Pennic
June 19, 2024
What You Should Know:
– A new report by Incredible Health, the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled “2024 Healthcare Executive Report,” reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care.
– The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030. This alarming gap stems from a growing patient population and a stagnant number of nurses entering the workforce. The report highlights the immense pressure on existing staff, with only 32% of healthcare executives satisfied with current patient-to-nurse ratios. Even more troubling, a staggering 78% of executives fear they lack sufficient nurses to handle a large-scale health crisis.
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