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Let's not forget attrition
1Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 30, 2016
Summary
Ending bursaries for nursing students may increase student drop-out rates. This study examines the impact of financial support on nursing program completion. Understanding these factors is crucial for workforce stability.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Health Workforce Studies
Background:
- Bursary funding is a critical financial support for nursing students.
- Recent policy changes have led to the termination of nursing bursaries.
- The impact of these changes on student retention remains under-examined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between the cessation of nursing bursaries and student attrition.
- To quantify the effect of financial aid policies on nursing student drop-out rates.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of historical nursing student enrollment and graduation data.
- Statistical modeling to correlate bursary status with completion rates.
- Comparative analysis of pre- and post-bursary termination cohorts.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data suggests a potential increase in nursing student drop-out rates following the discontinuation of bursaries.
- Financial support appears to be a significant factor in student persistence.
- Attrition rates show a concerning upward trend in specific demographics.
Conclusions:
- The termination of nursing bursaries may negatively impact student retention.
- Policy decisions regarding financial aid require careful consideration of their effect on the nursing workforce.
- Further research is needed to explore mitigation strategies for student attrition.
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