Nursing students fear graduation delays after university course problems
The University of Notre Dame's decision to put a pause on new students enrolling in its nursing degree has raised concerns among the nursing union about staff shortages in Perth and WA.
The University of Notre Dame in Fremantle has paused new enrolments in its nursing bachelor program for a year due to it being oversubscribed. This decision has raised concerns among nursing students, with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation warning of potential shortages in the state's nursing workforce. The federation is urging the WA government to intervene, and a compliance process is underway with the national tertiary regulator.
Madison, a nursing student who asked to remain anonymous, expressed frustration with the lack of transparency and communication from the university. She stated that her practical placements were cut short, impacting her ability to be employed. The state government maintains that a single university program's pause is unlikely to significantly impact the nursing workforce supply, as it is planned several years in advance.
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