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Nurse shortage strains heart clinic in Linköping

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Key Points
  • Nurse shortage at Linköping heart clinic causes staff to cover for departures.
  • Marie Morell cites unattractive shifts for specialist nurses as a key issue.
  • Work environment has become more stressful due to increased preparedness.

A shortage of nurses at the heart and vascular clinic in Linköping, Sweden, has led to staff covering for departing colleagues and increased preparedness, creating a more stressful work environment, according to employees. Marie Morell (M), chair of the regional board, responded to the allegations, stating that the issue involves specialist nurses needed for evening, night, and weekend shifts, which are not very attractive. She acknowledged the stress described in previous reporting by SVT Nyheter Öst.

the issue involves specialist nurses needed for evening, night, and weekend shifts, which are not very attractive

Marie Morell, chair of the regional board

She acknowledged the stress described in previous reporting by SVT Nyheter Öst

Marie Morell, chair of the regional board

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