The U.S. healthcare system faces a crisis—one that jeopardizes patient lives and threatens the financial stability of hospitals nationwide. At the heart of this crisis lies a shortage of registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs), with nearly 200,000 vacant positions at any given time¹. Let’s delve into the impact of this shortage on patient care and hospital economics. Impact on Patient Care Long Hours and Fatigue: As hospitals strive to fill vacancies, existing nursing staff are…

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The healthcare industry has turned to the gig economy to provide flexibility to nurses and fill staffing gaps, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. As an example, Mercy, a multistate health system based in Chesterfield, Missouri, partnered with Trusted Health to introduce Mercy Works on Demand, an app and online platform that allows its full- and part-time nurses, as well as other experienced nurses in the area, to easily pick up gig…

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The United States is currently facing a nursing shortage that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This shortage is affecting healthcare facilities across the country, with some states being hit harder than others. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing shortage is expected to reach its peak in 2030, with a projected deficit of up to 1.1 million registered nurses. This is due to a combination of factors, including an aging population,…

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