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Is Las Vegas nursing in Critical Condition?

The last decade for Las vegas has seen a boom in population.  And, that growth was pobably a good thing for healthcare because more people coming in demanded more options.  But, is Las Vegas a good place to be a nurse when the pay may not be as good or the hours are tough or the nurse to patient ration is high?  We talk to a panel of nurses to better understand life in the valley's hospitals.  We also look at how a nurses' struggles translates to patient care.

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Dr. Carolyn Yucha, Prof and Dean, School of Nursing, UNLV
Michael Collins, Registered Staff Nurse,  UMC

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