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S.C.O.B. In the News
S.C.O.B. In the News
Derriell Springfield on Nursing Education
Derriell Springfield on Nursing Education
SCOB's very own Derriell Springfield recently published an op-ed on The Jackson Post.
Derriell discusses the critical nursing shortage in Tennessee and highlights the innovative efforts by Western Governors University (WGU) to address this issue. WGU's new prelicensure nursing program utilizes a competency-based education model, allowing students to progress at their own pace with flexible, online learning. This approach aims to bridge educational gaps and quickly produce skilled nurses, particularly benefiting rural areas. The program emphasizes practical skills through clinical experiences, aiming to enhance the preparedness of nursing graduates and meet the rising healthcare demands in Tennessee.