Let them know

When your patients (in the USA) start complaining about certain aspects of their care, or are wondering why they got the bird flu or COVID, tell them exactly how the current administration led to that. Tariffs, WHO withdrawal, stupid cabinet appointments, understaffing for profit. Everything is political these days including healthcare. We are a very common and trusted profession, and the time to play nice and act apolitical is over. You’re not going to lose your job- management doesn’t want to hire more travelers to replace you. Covid was the time to unionize and consolidate our voice and we failed.

You know how we have to educate people and document it every shift? This is the quiet part that isn’t listed as an option but needs to be.