"Tragic Loss: Nurse's Haunting Letter Reveals US Health Care System as 'Abuser'"

Tristin Kate Smith, a 28-year-old emergency room nurse from Ohio, wrote a letter to her "abuser," referring to the U.S. healthcare system, before taking her own life. The letter, which has gone viral among nurses, highlights the disillusionment many healthcare workers feel with the system. Smith's father discovered the letter after her death and published it in an effort to raise awareness. Nurses face mental health struggles but often fear seeking help due to potential professional repercussions. The American Nurses Association acknowledges the broken healthcare system and the negative impact it has on nurses' mental health and well-being. Nurses are at a higher risk of suicide compared to the general population, and workplace safety concerns and blame for assaults are also prevalent issues. The ANA calls for action to prioritize nurses and address the systemic problems in the healthcare system.