They have limited hours. I have to say the newer grads are not as prepared but need a little more mentoring after residency. Im not sure what the answer is. Ive certainly seen the extremes. You know you are tired when it literally takes too much energy to fall asleep.
Nursing students used to staff hosptials in the past. they were that competent.
Today they are going through 2 to four month internships so they can find their way to the rest room.
Daughter just became nurse. As a nurse she was not permitted to TOUCH the patients. As a CNA she did many proceudres that she was not permitted to do as a nurse.
Units stood in line to hire her.