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    Background:

    • Recent analysis indicates a significant decrease in applications for nursing courses.
    • The trend specifically affects mature student enrollment for the upcoming autumn term.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on the observed decline in mature student applications for nursing courses.
    • To highlight the potential impact on the nursing student population.

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    • Focus on enrollment figures for mature students.

    Main Results:

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    • The data pertains to the autumn enrollment period.

    Conclusions:

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