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Kitsap’s nursing shortage isn’t an abstract workforce issue—it affects hospitals, schools, families, employers, and access to care across our county.

This story from Kitsap Daily Newsy News highlights the pressure on local hospitals and school districts as they work to recruit and retain qualified nurses.

Through our partnership with Kitsap Community Health Priorities, KEDA is helping address this challenge by supporting KitsapHealthCareers.org—a resource designed to attract healthcare professionals, connect talent with local opportunities, and strengthen Kitsap’s healthcare workforce pipeline.

Healthcare is essential infrastructure for a strong regional economy.

Learn more: KitsapHealthCareers.org

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A look at nursing shortages across Kitsap hospitals, schools - Kitsap Daily News Nursing shortages are an ongoing problem in Washington State and beyond, with the pandemic in 2020 exacerbating long-standing structural issues within the workforce. High numbers of nurses have left the profession due to burnout, unsafe working conditions and retirement, per the Washington Center fo...

A huge amount of work went into getting to this point! Congrats on your success Downtown Bremerton

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