Linda Silas

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Facing impossible working conditions, nurses are being pushed into parasitic private staffing agencies. We must reverse this alarming trend.

Facing impossible working conditions, nurses are being pushed into parasitic private staffing agencies. We must reverse this alarming trend.

“Self-starter needed for a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with limited resources and support, insufficient wages, and no guaranteed time off. Shifts may last anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. Candidates must be comfortable with around-the-clock overtime and routine violence in the workplace. Oh, and let’s not forget – poor staffing will make it impossible to feel that you’ve given your patients...