NET2019 - 50 years of 'growing our own': The challenges of delivering approved Nurse Education programmes on an island

Despite the challenges of delivering an approved Nurse Education programme on an island, the past 50 years has seen a steady supply of 'home grown' nurses contributing to the local workforce. The challenges of providing Nurse Education within the island context will be explored, including those associated with the island political and legislative frameworks, the economies of scale, geographical isolation and the infrastructure supporting health and social care. The steps taken to address these challenges and the future plans to increase student numbers being 'home grown' will be debated.