"This article was first published in the Spring 2023 issue of Critical Connections.

Nursing shortages are not new and have been researched for decades. State laws, health policies, national finances, and burnout have all contributed to nursing shortages over the years. What is unique in the current environment is the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic with an already existing nursing shortage.

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