Charles Richardson+FollowNursing Degrees Just Got a Major Funding BlowThe Dept. of Education is dropping nursing from its list of 'professional degrees,' which means future grad students could get way less federal aid—like, half as much as med or law students. Nurses are already in short supply, and this move could make it even harder for people (especially from low-income backgrounds) to afford advanced nursing degrees. Nurses and advocates are seriously worried about what this means for healthcare and diversity in the field. #Education #Nursing #StudentLoans00Share
Katherine Hunt+FollowBoise nursing students taught by unlicensed instructorImagine learning critical nursing skills from someone who never had a nursing license. That’s exactly what happened at Eagle Gate College in Boise, where students spent nearly a year being taught—and tested—by an instructor who faked his credentials. Students and staff raised red flags for months, but their concerns were brushed aside until a whistleblower went public. Now, students face extra hurdles to prove their skills, and the college is scrambling to repair trust. How can schools better protect students and the public from situations like this? What would you do if you found out your teacher wasn’t qualified? #Education #Boise #Nursing00Share
Michael Petty+FollowHow India Reed’s journey is changing nursingSeeing nurses care for her father inspired India Reed to pursue nursing at Mizzou, but her story is about so much more than a career choice. She overcame self-doubt, found mentors who truly believed in her, and became a leader and advocate for others. Now, she’s stepping into the operating room at St. Luke’s Hospital, ready to offer the same compassion and skill that once made all the difference for her family. What do you think makes a great nurse, and how can we support more students like India in healthcare? #Education #Nursing #Mizzou00Share
