Numbers studying nursing down sharply in all parts of England, RCN says
by Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6RSJP)
North-east the worst-affected region, recording 40% drop in acceptances on to pre-registration courses, union finds
The number of people studying to become nurses has fallen substantially across England, with some areas recording a 40% drop in successful applications, according to analysis by the largest nursing union.
The latest regional data from Ucas, the university admissions service, shows the number of people accepted on to nursing courses fell across all parts of England between 2020 and 2023.
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