Universities speak out on fall in degree applications
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 16, 2017
Summary
Applications for nursing degree programs in England have significantly decreased following government plans to eliminate bursaries. This policy change may deter future nursing students, impacting workforce planning.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Education Policy
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Government plans to abolish nursing bursaries in England from August 2017.
- Potential impact of financial incentives on student recruitment in higher education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trend in applications for nursing degree programs in England.
- To assess the potential correlation between the removal of bursaries and application numbers.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of application data for nursing degree programs in England.
- Time-series analysis comparing application numbers before and after the policy announcement.
Main Results:
- A significant decline in applications for nursing degree programs over the past year.
- The decline occurred in the context of the impending removal of government bursaries.
Conclusions:
- The removal of nursing bursaries appears to be a significant factor contributing to the decrease in applications.
- This trend may have long-term implications for the nursing workforce in England.
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