Vermont’s Nurse Shortage Crisis | Montpelier News

Vermont’s nursing crisis is worsening—three years after the state auditor warned of a looming shortage, little has changed. Nurses like Glenn Miga at UVM Medical Center are stretched thin, covering gaps while risking patient safety. With projections of over 5,000 unfilled nursing roles in two years, the state’s reliance on expensive travel nurses—spending $350 million in just three years—is unsustainable. Worse, retention programs often demand only one year of commitment, ignoring the long-term financial incentives that could keep nurses in Vermont for life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d7be2afd986bfac2