Critical Analysis Of We Need More Nurses By Alexandra Robbins

In the article, “We Need More Nurses,” author Alexandra Robbins addresses a nationwide nursing shortage in hospitals. This article appeared in opinion section of the New York Times on May 27th, 2015. Robbins, the author of five New York Times bestseller books, is an investigative journalist who has spent one shadowing nurses in hospitals, in order, research the nursing profession. This is an OP-ED article from the New York Times that gives personal experience, rational reasons, and factual studies to prove that hospitals are neglecting patients and nurses are understaffed. Robbins utilized motivational warrants that references the needs of the patient, the fear of harm and death, and the sentiment of the nurses and patient that would read her article. She seems very opinionated on the subject and appears to be a credible source.
Robbins article opens with a nurse who seems over whelmed by needs of the hospital patients and has fear that the patients will become combative because of the apparent neglect. She uses this experience to lead into explaining how the nursing shortage is the direct result of the lack of hospital regulations …show more content…
She also followed a nurse for one full year while writing her latest book. This gives her credibility with the reader and an audience that will listen. The author made good use of evidence (LOGOS) to enhance her writings. However, she could have appealed to the professional industry by mentioning professional organizations established to improve health care. Her audience ranges from a disgruntle patient to nurses and doctors of the industry. This opens a wide range of background that she needs to address in her OP-ED piece. Health care will always be a fervent topic that emotional drives and drains individuals, Robbins has presented an issue in the article that challenges her readers to make a decision of where they stand on the