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Nurses quitting profession early puts health reforms in England at risk, says union

UK-trained nurses are leaving the profession at alarming rates, jeopardizing the healthcare system's overhaul and highlighting a need for urgent support.

Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says

Nursing enrollments in the UK are at a critical low, down 21% from three years ago.
Financial hardships for nursing students have led to a significant decrease in enrollment.

States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines

The PA Licensure Compact allows physician assistants to practice across state lines, addressing labor shortages in healthcare.

When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take real breaks

Doctors often struggle to take real vacations from high-stress jobs, impacting overall well-being and patient care.
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California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQED

Huntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.

California Patients Stranded in Hospitals Due to Lack of Specialized Care Facilities | KQED

Huntington's disease causes complications like falls and hospitals struggle with staffing for adequate care.

Why the Budget Deal Delaying the Health Care Minimum Wage Hike Is Not as Big as You Might Think | KQED

Employers in the Bay Area and other pricey regions face competitive labor markets, impacting wages. Health care workers in California benefit from a proposed minimum wage hike.
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What patients and students should know about new FIU-Baptist Health teaching hospital

Florida International University (FIU) and Baptist Health South Florida have formed a partnership to establish a new teaching hospital and medical center.
The partnership aims to improve patient care, increase research opportunities, and expand the healthcare workforce in South Florida.

It's unsustainable to prop up social care with workers on visas, say NHS Trusts

Relying on international recruitment for healthcare workers is unsustainable.
Closing temporary visa schemes for care workers could lead to a decrease in migration.
The long-term solution to workforce shortages in care involves funding the sector.

What if your physician' wasn't actually a doctor at all? Beware this new reckless experiment | Rachel Clarke

The NHS is rapidly expanding non-medical staff like physician associates, potentially causing patient harm and legality issues.
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