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Readers’ panel: How can we reduce the student attrition rate?

An investigation by Nursing Standard found that one in four UK nursing students quit before the end of their university course. Of 17,055 who began three-year nursing degree courses due to finish in 2016, 4,284 left without completing their courses or suspended their studies. Nursing Standard readers have their say.
Posted 17 September 2017 - 17:05
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