Interview with a nurse

[ASU student]

Hi, I'm doing a report for school on the nursing shortage. Is there a nurse who could answer these questions for me? If so, it would really help me out a lot. Thanks, Kelly

• What is your credibility?

• How long have you been a nurse?

• What was your reason for becoming a nurse?

• Does the hospital you work for ever shut down a floor to save money?

• Do you find your job more stressful than most other jobs?

• Has there ever been a time when you felt you wanted to quit your job from the stress of everything?

• Why do you think the nursing shortage has become such an issue?

• Do you have any suggestions on how the nursing shortage can be overcome?

• What do you see in the future for the nursing field?

• In the past empires have survived by expanding. Do you think this principle could be used with hospital expansion?

• In your opinion, is the government doing enough to counter act the nursing shortage?