Aspiring nurses are being asked to apply for degrees in Jersey instead of going elsewhere.
Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) have said there were 25 places available on adult nursing degrees, which would be taught by the government department’s Faculty of Health Education Centre, starting in September.
HCJ said the opportunities formed part of a commitment to “grow our own” workforce, and encouraged people to attend one of two drop-in sessions on Saturday 25 April.
It added the degrees would support a “sustainable and resilient health service for Jersey”, and reduce reliance on off‑island recruitment.
The degrees would be based at Jersey General Hospital and include a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, project leaders said.
Since 2013, 117 student nurses have begun their training with Health and Care Jersey, with 60 undergraduate learners currently studying, HCJ said.
It had also supported 11 student midwives and 13 operating department practice students, with 10 currently qualified and working in clinical practice.
“Studying here enables students to gain a high‑quality education while continuing to live at home, making a career in healthcare more accessible than ever,” said Hazel McWhinnie, dean of nursing, midwifery, at AHP Education.
“We are proud to encourage islanders to consider a career in healthcare through our undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes.”
She added that students who successfully completed their studies were “guaranteed a role with Health Care and Jersey”.
