Nursing students in the UK: have you considered quitting before you graduate?

Around 32,000 nursing students in England could drop out of their studies before they graduate, according to a report by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) seen by the Guardian.

Half of nursing students in England are considering dropping out of their studies. We would like to know more about the experiences of nursing students in the UK.

If you have considered quitting your nursing program, we would like to hear from you. Why are you thinking about quitting? If you have quit recently, what was your experience like?

You can let us know if you are considering stopping your nursing education by filling out the form below, or send us a message on WhatsApp at +447766780300.

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