Emporia State University’s nursing program is growing.
This is thanks to a recent expansion of the program which has seen them go from admitting only 50 students in the fall to now being able to admit an additional 50 students in the spring. In total, this will double the size of the program, which Professor and Chair of the nursing department Dr. Linda Adams-Wendling says will help to fill a shortage being seen currently in the nursing field.
According to Adams-Wendling the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is projecting a shortfall of nurses of around 86,000 by 2025.
Adams-Wendling adds they have historically received between 100-120 applicants for one of their 50 available slots. She says the ability to take on more applicants means less qualified nurses being turned away moving forward.
The program boasts several accolades including a 100 percent career outcome rate for graduates as well as having received stellar school status from the National Student Nurses Association. ESU nursing students are also heavily involved in the local community with several hands-on projects and events including the recent bone marrow swab drive which took place on the campus two-weeks ago.
The expansions charter class began in January. For more information on the ESU Nursing Department visit Emporia.edu/nursing.
