Publisher s note: This story is the last in a series examining the impact of the current nursing shortage and efforts by Mer-cy, East Central College and the Washington School District
On its 40th birthday in 2009, the Washington School of Practical Nursing (WSPN) welcomed one of its biggest classes ever, with 34 students seeking to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs).
Publisher’s note: This story is the first in a series examining the impact of the current nursing shortage and efforts by Mercy and East Central College to mitigate it.