‘This takes a toll on them physically, emotionally, financially, dealing with so many challenges 24/7’

Nurses say the only contract they'll accept is one that addresses staffing issue

In September, the state’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% from 4% the prior month

'We’re bleeding nurses, we are hemorrhaging nurses, nurses are leaving'

Advocates say lack of compensation is one of the main reasons centers are understaffed

Students in the program will receive payments while they go through the academy

Record holiday spending still expected to boost businesses

Vaccine hesitancy among staff is worse in South Jersey. President of Health Care Association of NJ Andy Aronson expects about 5% overall will quit

New Jersey-based ADP says private companies hired at a healthy pace in September, adding 568,000 new jobs

An unprecedented wedding season and stiff competition for couples

Many centers have long waitlists, reduced hours and vacant staffing positions