Irish Examiner view: Caring profession looks in ill health

Dealing with assaults is one of the primary reasons why nurses and frontline staff plan an early exodus

From the heroes of the pandemic to victims of assault. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are choosing to work elsewhere. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA 

It seems like yesterday that nurses and other frontline health service staff were the heroes of the pandemic.

Our gratitude knew no bounds — they made up the thin blue line holding back a wave of infection, keeping all of us safe.