In 2019, nurses made up approximately 30% of hospital employees in the United States and were the largest group within the healthcare workforce. The art of nursing care is intricately interwoven with the fibers of science to promote healing to patients and comfort to their families. Recently, empathetic listening, nurturing touch, soothing words of encouragement, and the many ways nurses provide
healing has been diminished by a new set of challenges lurking behind hospital doors.
