student nurses

Latest figures suggest financial struggles are harming student nurses.

The Nurses Organisation student survey states fewer people would drop out, if they got financial help while completing their courses.

Union Delegate Shannyn Bristowe told Tim Dower that 30 percent of respondents say barriers make them question whether nursing is the right choice.

She says petrol, parking, travel, and food are big struggles during clinical placements.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labour MP for the Hutt South Ginny Andersen and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis join Nick Mills every week for Politics Monday.

This week they debate whether student nurses should be paid on placement, changes to Three Waters legislation, The Reserve Bank's performance over the past five years and Adrian Orr being reappointed as Governor.

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.