Children's hospitals are being stretched to a breaking point because there aren't enough home care nurses for patients ready to be discharged.

The nursing shortage has made life difficult for families who rely on the care.

On Ask the Expert, Sarah Walmsley joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the VP of Business Development and Acting Director of Government Affairs for Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care.

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Children's hospitals are being stretched to a breaking point because there aren't enough home care nurses for patients ready to be discharged. The nursing shortage has made life difficult for families who rely on the care. On Ask the Expert, Sarah Walmsley joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the VP of Business Development and Acting Director of Government Affairs for Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care.
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KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their “Ask the Expert” segment.

KRLD afternoon anchors Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak to a specialist in any given field every day for their &ldquo;Ask the Expert&rdquo; segment.

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