The Impact of COVID-19 on the Nursing Workforce: A National Overview

During the pandemic, two nursing schools in New Jersey - Holy Name Medical Center and Bergen Community College - had 380 and 800 applications for 90 slots, respectively Despite these initial fears, recent data shows schools across the United States have experienced an increased number of applicants to enter nursing school (Kowarski. 2020). During the pandemic, two nursing schools in New Jersey - Holy Name Medical Center and Bergen Community College - had 380 and 800 applications for 90 slots, respectively (Shanes. 20201. ...recent data shows schools across the United States have experienced an increased number of applicants to enter nursing school Nursing Pre-requisite Education and COVID-19 COVID-19 had a wide range of impact on higher education, including nursing pre-requisite education. Additionally, higher education institutions are challenged with ensuring student safety;quality education;healthy staff and faculty who can teach effectively;and financial solvency for the organization (Association for Career and Technical Education. 20201. According to the study, students may encounter inadequate housing, multi-generational homes, the need to work more hours to earn money or take care of family members