The U.S. is facing a talent shortage of nurses who can perform forensic exams for sexual assault victims, with dire consequences for survivors, a LinkedIn analysis found. The country is also finding it hard to recruit nurses with experience in progressive care, which bridges the gap between intensive care and general medical-surgical floors, as well as surgical nurses.





The findings come as the country recognizes National Nurses Week, with companies ranging from Amazon to Disney to Cinnabon offering promotions for free or discounted products.