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 Morning Report
    6 hours ago
    7:09
  • Million Bazillion
    11 hours ago
    30:57
  • Marketplace Tech
    11 hours ago
    12:45
  • Marketplace
    a day ago
    25:17
  • This Is Uncomfortable
    5 days ago
    28:44
  • Make Me Smart
    4 months ago
    24:33