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$2.2 million upgrade for local nurse training
['Darren Cutrupi']
2EC
New facilities will be constructed for local students studying to become an enrolled nurse or assistants in nursing.
Article continues after this ad AdvertisementThere’ll be two new simulated nursing training wards, including new beds, tables and other equipment required to meet the ANMAC standards,” he said.
“We try to aim for an 80/20 mix of registered nurses to enrolled nurses,” Mr Bonham said.
“So this idea of TAFE training people locally will help support and improve that.
TAFE nursing teacher Jenny Fitz said it will help attract more local students to become enrolled nurses.