Why Nurses May Be a Key to Fixing American Healthcare

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Why Nurses May Be a Key to Fixing American Healthcare

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Published on Mar 9, 2026, 10:31:23 AM
Total time: 00:04:00

Episode Description

New research suggests that expanding nurses’ roles in our hospitals could be one of the smartest — and most urgent — steps we can take for the future of American healthcare.

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