Hospitals Run Low On Nurses As They Get Swamped With COVID

The government projects a need for over a million new nurses by next year to address shortages from Utah to Texas. States like South Carolina and Florida are actively competing to hire nurses, with some hospitals offering incentives such as a $10,000 hiring bonus to attract talent.

How many new nurses does the government say will be needed by next year?

What is the geographical range mentioned in relation to the nursing gap?

Which states are mentioned as competing to hire nurses?

What kind of incentives are some hospitals offering to attract nurses?

What is the amount of the hiring bonus mentioned in the text?