Luckily, there’s a wide variety of sources on the issue.

TheUnited States Chamber of Commercealso states that there are only nine registered nurses per 1,000 people in the country.

Evidently,The Pittdid not exaggerate the United States' nursing shortage at all.

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The COVID-19 pandemic also amplified those problems.

One survey suggested 18% more nurses considered leaving the profession in 2021 compared to 2020 (viaNurse.com).

Released in 2025, the series highlights the challenges and relentless efforts of medical professionals in a high-pressure environment.

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The Pitt is a gripping drama set in Pittsburgh’s Trauma Medical Center, where dedicated staff tirelessly work to save lives in a busy and underfunded emergency department. Released in 2025, the series highlights the challenges and relentless efforts of medical professionals in a high-pressure environment.

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Noah Wyle in The Pitt

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