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Louisiana Nurses Face Challenges Yet Shine | Alexandria Louisiana News
Louisiana’s nurses are ranked 45th nationally by WalletHub, hit hard by burnout and tough conditions — but amid the struggle, veteran nurse Carolyn Akins, with 40+ years on the front lines, offers a powerful counterpoint: nursing’s heart is still human connection, forged through crises like AIDS and COVID. Now leading patient experience at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini, she’s optimistic about the future, citing initiatives like Reach 2030 to expand care in Central Louisiana — and believes the next generation of nurses is ready to meet the state’s projected need for 6,000 more by 2030. Listen…
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