Pathways to nursing: A qualitative exploration of the education and training decision-making of nursing students
Addressing the shortages in applications to nursing courses in England requires a multifaceted approach. This may include national awareness campaigns to improve perceptions of nursing careers, enhanced financial support for degree students, and regulatory simplification for apprenticeship expansion. A more integrated approach to nursing education, balancing accessibility, workforce needs, and student support, may help to address current shortages in the nursing workforce.
Authors
- Angel Chater (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9043-2565)
- Beth Nichol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7642-1448)
- Aikaterini Grimani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2076-6199)
- Ivo Vlaev (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3218-0144)
- Laura J. McGowan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-9300)
- Maisie McKenzie
Institutions
- University of Bedfordshire (GB)
- Northumbria University (GB)
- University of Warwick (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Nursing Studies
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2025.105306
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Nursing education and management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 10.82
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care