Marketplace®
Every story is an economic story

As nurses retire, a significant shortage looms

Ten thousand dollar sign-on bonuses and generous benefits? No, we’re not talking about the tech industry; it’s nurses who are now in high demand. As the economy improves, many older nurses are cutting back hours or retiring, causing a major shortage across the country. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.

As nurses retire, a significant shortage looms
FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images

Ten thousand dollar sign-on bonuses and generous benefits? No, we’re not talking about the tech industry; it’s nurses who are now in high demand.

As the economy improves, many older nurses are cutting back hours or retiring, causing a major shortage across the country.

Click the above audio player to hear the full story.

Related Topics

Latest Episodes

View All Shows
  • Marketplace
    2 days ago
    25:28
  • Marketplace Morning Report
    2 days ago
    6:39
  • Marketplace Tech
    2 days ago
    13:02
  • This Is Uncomfortable
    3 days ago
    42:59
  • Million Bazillion
    12 days ago
    29:48
  • Make Me Smart
    5 months ago
    24:33