One Nurse, Many Lives: The Alarming Nurse-Patient Ratio in Indian Healthcare
In the bustling corridors of an urban government hospital in New Delhi, Nurse Priya moves swiftly between beds, administering medications to one patient while mentally preparing for the next three who need immediate attention. Her 12-hour shift began at 7 AM, and it’s now 2 PM-she hasn’t had time for lunch, a proper bathroom break, […]
The Unspoken Struggles: Wage Inequality and Exploitation of Indian Nurses
(Disclaimer: Some names have been changed to protect privacy; they are fictional) “We save lives every day, yet struggle to sustain our own. The irony of nursing in India is that those who care for the nation’s health are often unable to afford proper healthcare for themselves.” – An ICU Nurse, Chennai General Hospital In […]