The nurses' union has said more than 580 nurses left the hospital in the past year, and they've had at least 100 vacant nursing positions for more than a year.
Nurses at University of Chicago Medical Center marched in front of the hospital Thursday morning, demanding improved staffing, amid worries about short-staffing and its impact on patient care.
The nurses also have said a number of new hires are still going through orientation, and not yet working as staff nurses. The union said it's becoming overwhelming for the nurses. The union said nurses have reported safety concerns more than 750 times in the past 12 weeks, including delays in care, late delivery of medication, increases in fall risks, lack of proper equipment or education.
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