70 VA nurses in Washington, D.C., protested job vacancies and a 13,000 nurse shortage, accusing VA of intentionally not filling positions, affecting patient care.
70 VA nurses rallied in Washington, D.C., protesting chronic job vacancies at VA hospitals and clinics, including a shortage of 13,000 nurses. They accused the VA of intentionally not filling positions to keep costs down, claiming it erodes the quality of patient care. The nurses' union, National Nurses United, represents over 15,000 VA nurses and reported 66,000 vacancies in the VA health care system.
June 06, 2024
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