The shortage of nurse educators has several implications for nursing education:
1. Reduced Enrollment: Nursing programs may have to limit student enrollment due to insufficient faculty, which directly affects the number of new nurses entering the workforce. 2. Increased Class Sizes: Larger class sizes can diminish the quality of education and individual attention each student receives. 3. Delayed Program Start Dates: Some programs may delay start dates or extend the time required to complete nursing degrees due to faculty shortages.
