The Royal College of Nursing reported alarming declines in nursing student acceptances, particularly in regions like north-east England, where applications fell by 40%.
Prof Nicola Ranger emphasized the challenges posed by significant debt, noting that the current education model threatens to leave patients without essential nursing staff.
The RCN advocated for government intervention, suggesting loan forgiveness and increased funding for nursing students to boost recruitment amidst rising demand for NHS services.
Despite the government's goal of modernizing NHS care, Prof Ranger warned that failing to attract more nursing professionals through financial support could jeopardize these plans.
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