Ascension nurses protest staffing, patient safety

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A large group of nurses with National Nurses United gathered outside Ascension Seton Medical Center on Thursday.Nurses told KXAN they are frustrated with how the hospital is addressing some of their biggest concerns.Nurses claim there is chronic short-staffing, which can impact patient care.The nurses are also disappointed with how contract negotiations are going with the hospital."Staffing is what is lacking, we are having issues retaining the nurses we have, and recruitin