Kate Soons is an Instructor in the School of Natural and Health Sciences and Director of the Health Science and Emergency Services programs at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont. She is a proud alumna of the college and an active member of Saint Michael’s College Fire & Rescue. She also serves as a critical care nurse in Vermont. She holds bachelor's degrees in Psychology (Saint Michael’s College) and Nursing (Excelsior College) and a Master of Science in Nursing Education (Excelsior College).
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the indispensable role of emergency responders in the healthcare system—and the pressing need to bolster that workforce. Since 2020, shortages of healthcare workers, including first responders, have become especially acute. A 2024 study by Mercer projected that the U.S. will see a total deficit of 100,000 critical healthcare workers by 2028 […]
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