Higher Educations Role in Diversifying the Nursing Workforce

Dr. Juliet Kolde and Dr. Jimmy Reyes discuss Nightingale Education Group’s efforts in diversifying the nursing workforce and closing health equity gaps. They highlight challenges with using NCLEX first-time pass rates as a measure of nursing quality, leading to the development of rigorous admission standards and washout programs while talking about Nightingale Education Group’s innovative strategies, including access to education, wraparound student services, and NCLEX coaching to support learners from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. This episode is sponsored by Nightingale Education Group. For more information, visit https://nightingale.edu/.