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Lack of nurses: 'A shortage could impact quality of patient care'

Australia's shortfall of nurses is expected to reach 100,000 by 2030.

Australia's shortfall of nurses is expected to reach 100,000 by 2030. Source: Getty

A nurse in a New South Wales hospital has outlined the working conditions in the hospital she is working in.


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A nurse in a New South Wales hospital has outlined the working conditions in the hospital she is working in.


While she admits that there are sufficient nurses during ordinary hours, shortage becomes critical when more patients are added, a member is absent, or when patients are difficult to handle.


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