In this episode, Dr. Wali Khan, DNAP, CRNA, gets real about the so-called nursing shortage and leads an insightful conversation about the systemic reasons behind the mass exodus of nurses from bedside roles, where they're headed next, and how to reignite your passion for nursing while maximizing your happiness as a nurse. It's a powerful, controversial, empowering and raw discussion that will hit home for all nurses.

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Jump Ahead to Listen:
[02:30] Mass exodus of nursing.
[04:38] America's Caregivers on the Brink of Extinction?
[08:05] Work-life balance and options.
[12:11] Nursing shortages in healthcare.
[16:00] Unsafe staffing and patient safety.
[20:48] Nurses as social media influencers.
[24:06] Healthcare system and shortages.
[29:37] Access to healthcare treatment.
[31:37] Nursing shortage and exodus.
[35:08] Complacency and apathy.

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Instagram: @wali_khann

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