Many reasons are put forward to explain why there is low morale among nurses and problems with recruitment. For example, some healthcare managers blame the new system of nurse education as they feel university life stops students identifying with their local hospitals. Therefore, some managers believe that students should be attached to specific hospitals for their entire experience. In their defence, educationalists argue that it is not the educational system that is at fault, but the service side for not providing enough incentives and support for nursing staff.
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