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1North Devon Student Forum.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 28, 2016
Summary
Student nurses in Barnstaple face a proposed 127% rent increase. This significant rise impacts affordable housing for nursing students in the region.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Nursing Education
- Socioeconomics
Background:
- Student nurses are crucial to healthcare staffing.
- Affordable accommodation is essential for student nurse retention and recruitment.
- Recent policy proposals may affect student nurse living costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on proposed rent increases affecting student nurses.
- To highlight the potential financial burden on student nurses at North Devon District Hospital.
Main Methods:
- Reporting on a proposed policy change.
- Gathering information on the scale of the proposed rent increase.
Main Results:
- A proposed rent increase of 127% has been communicated to student nurses.
- This increase affects student nurses at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple.
Conclusions:
- The proposed rent hike presents a significant financial challenge for student nurses.
- Urgent review and consideration of the impact on student nurses' welfare and training are recommended.
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