Spectrum News 1: More Nurses Needed Skip to main content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Menu Close Call 1-800-CEDARS-1 toggle search form Close Los Angeles, 21 October 2021 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles Spectrum News 1 More Nurses Needed—California Grapples With Registered Nurse Shortage Nursing is "truly the most beauitful profession on the planet," says Cedars-Sinai Chief Nursing Officer Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC (center). Photo by Cedars-Sinai. Spectrum News 1 spoke with Cedars-Sinai Chief Nursing Officer Anita Girard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, and recently retired Cedars-Sinai nurse Amelita Cabatic, RN, about a nationwide shortage of nurses, which could worsen as many experienced professionals are expected to retire soon. The Spectrum News 1 report shined a spotlight on the intense pressure nurses have faced throughout the pandemic. Hospitals and clinics have been treating large numbers of patients, partly due to COVID-19 and partly because people put off healthcare during the worst stages of the pandemic, worsening their medical conditions. As these demands mount, many seasoned nurses are approaching their retirement. "The wisdom walking out the door, that's really a concern for nursing. Some incredible legacy, incredible care they've given their patients," Girard told Spectrum. She hopes more people will join the profession and experience the same fulfillment that she has over the past 30 years. "It’s truly the most beautiful profession on the planet," she said. Fortunately for Girard, not all retired nurses are gone for good. Cabatic told Spectrum that although she is enjoying her newfound free time, she misses her team and plans to return to the field to train younger nurses. "A lot of education needs to be done. I think the young nurses need the brains of the pioneers in the profession," Cabatic said. For Cabatic, nursing wasn't just a job. It has given her profound, meaningful work and allowed her to contribute to society. "Looking back, if I leave this earth, I did my part," she told Spectrum. Click here to view the complete segment from Spectrum News 1. Related Stories RSS feed - Related Stories (opens in new window) View all headlines - Related Stories HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries October 07, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles HealthDay recently interviewed Rebecca J. Schneyer, MD, a resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, about a study she led that found Black and Hispanic women were less likely than white women to receive minimally … Read more KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot October 06, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles KCRW program Press Play recently featured Rita Shane, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Cedars-Sinai, discussing who qualifies for the updated COVID-19 booster and how long patients must wait before getting the shot.The Centers … Read more ABC 7 Spider-Man Swings by 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient s Birthday Party at Cedars-Sinai September 30, 2022 09:00 AM America/Los_Angeles ABC 7 recently profiled Cedars-Sinai patient Jabari Henley, who celebrated his fourth birthday with a special superhero at Guerin Children's newly opened inpatient facility.The Lifedriven Foundation helped throw Henley a surprise party in the Guerin … Read more Show previous items Show next items Contact the Media Team Email: [email protected] Share this release Spectrum News 1 More Nurses Needed—California Grapples With Registered Nurse Shortage Share on: Twitter Share on: Facebook Share on: LinkedIn Search Our Newsroom Social media Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) Visit our Youtube profile (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Latest news 07 Oct 2022 - HealthDay Black Women Less Likely to Get Laparoscopic Fibroid Surgeries 07 Oct 2022 - Faculty Publications: Sept. 29-Oct. 6 07 Oct 2022 - Fine-Tuning Organ-Chip Technology 06 Oct 2022 - KCRW Want New Omicron Booster Wait at Least 2 Months After Last Shot 05 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Schedules Free Flu Vaccine Clinics 04 Oct 2022 - Cedars-Sinai Showcases Hispanic and Latinx Art Newsroom Home