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    Declining basic language skills among nursing candidates pose significant challenges to the profession. Addressing this literacy issue is crucial for nursing education, public safety, and professional advancement.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Literacy

    Background:

    • Professional groups require a consistent knowledge base for practice.
    • Nursing faces challenges in developing a robust, evidence-based foundation.
    • Evidence indicates a decline in essential language competencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical issue of declining literacy in nursing candidates.
    • To examine the problems caused by inadequate language skills in nursing education.
    • To propose actionable solutions for improving literacy within the nursing profession.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of evidence regarding basic language competencies.
    • Identification of challenges faced by nursing students and faculty.

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  • Review of implications for public safety and professional growth.

    • Main Results:

    • A pervasive decline in basic language competencies is evident.
    • Illiteracy among nursing candidates creates significant problems for education and practice.
    • The issue has ramifications for public safety and the nursing profession's advancement.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent action is required to address the literacy crisis in nursing.
    • Improving language skills is essential for nursing students' success.
    • Remedial strategies are necessary to ensure the future of nursing and public safety.