Nurses Have Had Enough, Threatening Big Gaps in US Health Care

A large swath of American nurses want out of the profession, raising the threat of a mass exodus that would leave gaping holes in health care.

Almost one in three registered nurses say they’re likely to seek a different job, according to a recent survey by AMN Healthcare Services Inc. A McKinsey & Co. study last month warned the US risks a shortfall of as many as 450,000 nurses. Job openings in health care surged above 2 million in April, not far short of last year’s record.

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