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From the editorial: "Compromises demand to be found ... — beyond divisive rhetoric and misleading “patients before profits” lawn signs ... that only erode public trust ... and turn away prospective health care students."
From the column: "The burden falls on already overworked nurses to pick up the slack for hospital CEOs who have created unsafe and unsustainable conditions in our hospitals."
The union nurses won big raises of at least 17% over three years. Statewide, nurses average $82,000 per year, according to state data.
The union nurses won big raises of at least 17% over three years. Statewide, nurses average $82,000 per year, according to state data.
A grave labor shortage and dire hospital finances make this a dubious time to pass reforms that would likely require more hiring.