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Nurses Sue Iowa for Unsafe Conditions | Des Moines News
Three Iowa nurses are suing the state after being violently assaulted by patients — one lost her unborn child, another suffered neck injuries and PTSD, and the third was fired due to injuries. Court docs reveal dozens of staff attacks and hundreds of police calls over two years, despite repeated safety citations and employee complaints. Attorneys say nurses are forced to fight like gladiators instead of caring for patients, demanding systemic change to protect workers. The state claims safety is a priority, but little has changed — even new cameras don’t address deep-rooted dangers. This…
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