The re-elected governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Dr. Massimiliano Fedriga, president of the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces, stated that the forecasts tell us that from 2027 we risk being left with even fewer nurses.
According to the President, eliminating the set number, increasing skills, would solve the shortage of nurses.
We are surprised, but not too much, that some unions (always looking for palliatives) chase these proposals with little economic value, which would further burden the work of nurses, with staff who are not even selected.
No one ever talks about money, salary increases, or allowances.
The proposal to eliminate the set number at university is superficial and does not solve the problem.
The real cause of the shortage is a poorly managed healthcare system, with low salaries, terrible working conditions, exhausting shifts, staff shortages, stress and burnout. Lack of rights and recognition, little professional autonomy, insufficient recognition. Politics still does not understand.
Our salaries have been stagnant for decades, while those of managers soar. Many colleagues leave Italy to work abroad, where they are better paid and valued. The situation is serious, but not irreparable. An immediate change of course is needed, with concrete action from the government. The time for promises is over. The possible solutions? To start:
We are organizing, we are ready, we will take to the streets to defend our NHS and the right to efficient and quality public healthcare!
We are the largest and most prepared army in the country, together we can change things.
If you agree share and come have your say on “Nurses Out of the Sector”, Facebook group, which is becoming a point of reference for mobilization and sharing of ideas. We are ready for the streets.
Vincenzo Parisi
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