Explaining nursing attrition through the experiences of return-to-practice students: a mixed-methods study.

Background: Nurse shortage is an international issue that has adverse effects on health and the quality of care of whole populations.

Aims: The study aimed to explore attrition experienced by return-to-practice students attending higher education institutions in England.

Methods: A mixed-methods design, involving questionnaires (=114) and in-depth interviews (=20), was used.