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But why? Assisted Living occupies a unique, punishing middle ground between independent living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). It is a sector that requires high-acuity skills but offers lower reimbursement, fewer resources, and a relentless emotional load. This article explores the root causes of the chronic AL nursing shortage and provides actionable strategies to stop searching for ghosts and start retaining real talent. Searching for- theres never enough nurses in-Al...
The COVID-19 pandemic acted as an accelerant to an already burning fire. During the height of the pandemic, the rise of travel nursing offered Alabama nurses a way to triple their income by taking short-term contracts in crisis zones. While this was a financial boon for the nurses, it devastated the staffing stability of local hospitals. When a family is , they aren’t looking