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A hidden system of exploitation underpins US hospitals’ employment of foreign nurses

05 Oct 2023  |  qz.com  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

Foreign nurses, particularly from the Philippines, face exploitative labor practices in the US healthcare system, exacerbated by recruitment agencies like Professionals to USA (PTU). These nurses are often trapped in their jobs by high breach fees and threats of deportation, leading to severe mental health issues and burnout. Despite some regulatory efforts, enforcement remains inconsistent, allowing such practices to persist. The article highlights the need for better oversight and support for foreign nurses to prevent exploitation and ensure fair working conditions.

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Journaliste, conteuse et communicatrice ayant six ans d'expertise dans les multimédias, montages videos et rédaction web. Canadienne en France. Travaillons ensembles pour créer une histoire captivante pour vos clients.

Nursing shortage hits Stanton Territorial Hospital as ICU beds go from 4 to 2

03 Aug 2021  |  www.cbc.ca  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

A nationwide nursing shortage has impacted the Northwest Territories, leading to a reduction in ICU beds at Stanton Territorial Hospital in Yellowknife from four to two. The N.W.T. health and social services authority attributes this to recruitment difficulties, a competitive job market, and vacancies from departures or retirements. The reduction will be in place until the end of August, with critical patients potentially being diverted to Alberta. The Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut highlights that the shortage is a global issue exacerbated by the pandemic, with provinces and territories competing for a shrinking workforce. There is a call for greater collaboration between governments, unions, regulators, and the education sector to address the root causes of the shortage.

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Kiran Dhillon is a journalist based in Toronto, Canada. She has worked as a television, radio, print and online journalist.

Since July 2016, she has worked as a web producer for CTVNews.ca as well an on-air journalist for CTV News Channel. In this role, Kiran helps to oversee the direction and ...

NYC program trains international nurses to combat shortage

20 Nov 2024  |  pix11.com  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

New York City is addressing its nursing shortage through a program that trains internationally trained nurses, offering them resources like stipends, textbooks, and English language training. The program, run by the Department of Small Business Services and held at Lehman College and LaGuardia Community College, aims to help nurses pass their licensing exams, thereby increasing their earning potential and filling healthcare gaps. Barbara Herrera, a participant from Venezuela, highlights the transformative impact of the program on her life and encourages others to apply.

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Paula Ericsson is a journalist based in Barcelona, Spain.

Health Repatriates Nurses to Alleviate Staff Shortage

16 Oct 2023  |  www.publico.es  |  Spanish  |  Nursing Shortage

Catalonia faces a critical shortage of nurses, exacerbated by past budget cuts and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Generalitat proposes repatriating nurses who left during austerity measures and increasing public university nursing slots. However, experts and professionals express skepticism about the feasibility and effectiveness of these measures, citing challenges in contacting expatriate nurses and the long-term nature of educational expansions. Criticism is directed at the Generalitat for delayed action and insufficient budget allocations, with calls for improved working conditions and more immediate solutions.

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Nursing Shortage Healthcare Pandemic Impact

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Naba Mohiedeen is a journalist based in Khartoum, Sudan.

Nurses Wanted: Swamped US Hospitals Scramble for Pandemic Help

03 Dec 2020  |  Voice of America  |  English  |  Healthcare Staffing Shortages

U.S. hospitals are facing severe staffing shortages amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, with patient numbers doubling over the past month. To combat this, hospitals are enticing retired nurses and doctors to return to work, recruiting students and new graduates without licenses, and offering high salaries. States like Wisconsin and Nebraska are easing licensing requirements for retirees, while Iowa and Minnesota are creating opportunities for nursing students. Hospitals are also offering significant signing bonuses and hiring travel nurses at competitive rates. The CDC has warned of a challenging period ahead, and healthcare workers are experiencing burnout and increased risk of infection. The article also highlights the personal stories of healthcare workers like Landon Brown and Laura Cutolo, who are on the front lines of the pandemic.

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Nursing and Medical Recruitment Healthcare Staffing Shortages COVID-19 Pandemic

Grace Moon is a bilingual freelance journalist, producer and fixer based in Seoul, South Korea. Her print, audio and multimedia reporting on issues like South Korea's battle against the coronavirus, youth culture, North Korean cuisine and digital sex crimes has been published in outlets including ...

Travel nurse dependence will cease by addressing root cause

02 Jul 2024  |  tj  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

Policies over the past 40 years, including the reduction of full-time nursing positions, have led to a critical shortage of bedside personnel, making health authorities vulnerable to exploitative agencies. Addressing the root causes of this dependence on travel nurses is essential to resolving the issue.

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Joana Ramiro is a freelance journalist based in London, United Kingdom.

NHS faces crippling crisis if Brexit forces out tens of thousands of EU nurses

07 Mar 2017  |  RT International  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

The NHS in England faces a severe nursing shortage exacerbated by Brexit, which threatens the residency rights of 22,000 EU nurses. Experts warn that the recruitment pipeline will be strained, and many nurses may leave due to feeling unwelcome. The crisis is compounded by the government's failure to train enough British nurses, the removal of university bursaries, and the rapid retirement of aging nurses. Despite government assurances of investment in frontline staffing, experts and nurses believe these efforts are insufficient. The situation calls for sustained workforce planning, better working conditions, and increased domestic training to prevent a critical shortfall in nursing staff.

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Roni Robbins is a journalist.

Nursing School Enrollment Declines Following 20

05 Oct 2023  |  www.medscape.com  |  English  |  Nursing Shortage

For the first time in two decades, enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs has declined by 1.4%, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN). This drop complicates efforts to address the national nursing shortage. Factors such as the pandemic, burnout, and short staffing are influencing students' decisions to enter the nursing field. Despite the decline, thousands of qualified applicants were turned away due to a shortage of faculty and clinical training sites. Enrollment in graduate-level programs also saw a decrease, with master's programs down by 9% and PhD programs by nearly 15% since 2013. The AACN remains concerned about the persistent shortage of nurse faculty and the impact on future nurse educators. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine highlighted the slow growth in PhD-prepared nurses as a major concern for the profession and the nation.

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