Kevin Pho, MD 2/24/2026

The shadow ledger: Uncovering the financial cost of nursing turnover

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A nurse's analysis reveals the enormous hidden costs of nursing turnover and systemic inefficiencies in healthcare, including billions lost to workplace violence, drug shortages, and burnout. The article argues that while funds exist, they are spent reactively rather than on preventing the loss of experienced clinicians and improving conditions, directly impacting patient safety and hospital finances.

The shadow ledger: Uncovering the financial cost of nursing turnover

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