So my comments are based on a little bit of knowledge of our profession. Bulletin boards with frustrated nurses leaving the industry, with very negative comments about our profession. Let me say, there is very little wrong with our profession. The problem is the mixing of health care and business. Like all vital services, people want them, they are just not willing to pay for them.
Shareholders demand more, more, more.
They and their support companies have driven health care costs to a dangerous level. Increase profits by decreasing staff. It's a no brainer for business execs. As a very young nurse, I had a terrific mentor. That there would always be more patients needing nursing care than resources would allow.