Health care. The health of our care. Is it a basic human right or a privilege?
There is a growing awareness toward ensuring that everyone gains access to the proper care, including healthcare providers themselves. The Affordable Care Act was passed by the United States Congress in 2010 to help provide quality healthcare to all Americans. Nurses will play an increasingly important role as health care needs continue to expand (and will accordingly require the attention and equipment they need to work safely and effectively). Nurses have a powerful presence in healthcare, with over four million registered nurses in the US today. Americans have voted nurses as the most trusted healthcare professionals in the Gallup poll for nearly two decades running, largely due to their honesty and ethical behavior. Continue reading here
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