They've even expressed concern about their abilities to get jobs when the time comes. I recently had a conversation with a nurse who has young adult children. They are caught in the temporary workforce cycle, never quite making it into benefited, full time jobs. Her final comment was that maybe national health insurance is a pretty good idea. At least her children and their young families would have health protection, even if working at temporary jobs.
Times are hard for working families struggling to keep pace.
Nurses are realizing workforce redesign peddled by high-paid consultants is now hitting healthcare delivery hard. Consultants have recommended layoffs in manufacturing and telecommunications to boost productivity, profitability and shareholder returns. Like sharks feeding on anew victim, they've turned their sights on healthcare. We have many challenges ahead to maintain our roles in the healthcare industry and public sector while fighting for a decent standard of care for our patients. Historically, when times are hard, people look for someone to blame.