>>VCU's Nursing School to Nearly Double Admissions in the Fall
(Richmond, VA) -- VCU's Nursing School is increasing admissions by nearly double this fall to help address the national and statewide nursing shortage.Preview: Interim Dean Dr. Patricia Kinser says the school will be admitting an extra 120 students in addition to its usual 140.Preview: CBS6 reports the shortage is attributed to factors such as an aging faculty workforce, retirements, and burnout among nurses. The expansion aims to contribute to the nursing workforce and meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
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More students will be admitted into VCU's Nursing School in the fall try to an help address the nursing shortage, both statewide and throughout the nation. Bon Secours Richmond's Chief Nursing Officer Cassie Lewis says two affiliated colleges help them with a pipeline of nurses.Preview: CBS6 reports VCU plans to nearly double admissions this fall by admitting an extra 120 students. The expansion aims to contribute to the nursing workforce and combat the aging faculty workforce, retirements, and burnout among nurses.