Masterclass In Gaslighting Nurses: Are We Overpaid & Overstaffed?

Are Oregon nurses really paid too much? Are safe staffing ratios making healthcare unaffordable? And are nurses and their contracts actually responsible for hospital cuts and closures? In this episode of The Enriched Nurse, I examine the ongoing nurse contract negotiations at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Southern Oregon and the public arguments surrounding nurse wages, Oregon's staffing ratio law, healthcare costs, executive compensation, and hospital finances. I compare some of the claims being made publicly with wage data, healthcare costs, executive compensation, and what's happening in other states. This isn't just about one hospital or one contract. Nurses across the country may face many of these same arguments as hospitals respond to financial pressure, staffing requirements, Medicaid funding changes, and rising labor costs. Sources & additional information Save Rogue Regional: https://saverogueregional.org/ Asante bargaining updates & FAQ: https://www.asante.org/faq/#Recent-Up... Nurse Financial Well-Being Resources Most nurses don't know their Financial Well-Being Score. Do you? Get Your Score — Free & Anonymous: https://enrichednurse.com/nurse-finan... ANCC-Accredited Financial Wellness Courses: https://enrichednurse.com/membership/ Disclaimer: I'm an RN and Certified Financial Education Instructor℠, not a finance pro, lawyer, accountant, or tax pro. I do manage all these aspects of my personal life really well and think other nurses could benefit from my insight and experiences. Any references to patients have been fictionalized. This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only. Opinions are those of the speaker and not necessarily The Enriched Nurse. Nothing in the show should be taken as financial, tax, legal, accounting, or medical advice. Any reference to income, earnings, or returns are estimates and not guarantees. You may not achieve the same results. Investing entails risk and you could lose money. Consult a professional if you do not fully understand the risks and/or topics discussed or you want professional advice.