Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt informed that the shortage can be attributed to low intake during the Covid-19 pandemic and low intake in all support cadre entries.
Healthcare facilities in the United States are still struggling to find and keep nurses. Some hospitals like Henry Ford are even bringing in nurses from overseas to help fill the gaps.
Okanagan College nursing students have been told that a decision about a merger with UBC will be made in July or August. If approved, it would cost $4,000 more in tuition fees.