TABLE 2.
Type and proportions of nursing and allied health placements by Rural vs Non‐rural location for both universities combined
| Placement type | Nursing | Allied health a | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural (%) | Non‐rural (%) | Rural (%) | Non‐rural (%) | |
| Ambulance service | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 13 (0.5) |
| Community health centre | 4 (0.6) | 30 (0.7) | 23 (2.9) | 71 (2.9) |
| Community pharmacy | 0 (0) | 2 (0) | 63 (7.8) | 151 (6.2) |
| Mental health service | 109 (15.2) | 400 (9.7) | 11 (1.4) | 46 (1.9) |
| Non‐government organisation | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 9 (1.1) | 30 (1.2) |
| Overseas | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 15 (0.6) |
| Private hospital | 18 (2.5) | 330 (8.0) | 21 (2.6) | 162 (6.7) |
| Private practice | 0 (0) | 9 (0.2) | 153 (19.1) | 447 (18.4) |
| Public hospital | 497 (69.3) | 2959 (71.7) | 485 (60.4) | 1332 (54.8) |
| Residential aged care | 89 (12.4) | 360 (8.7) | 0 (0) | 30 (1.2 |
| School‐based service | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 26 (3.2) | 126 (5.2) |
| Other | 0 (0) | 18 (0.4) | 12 (1.5) | 7 (0.3) |
| Total placements b | 717 (14.8) | 4128 (85.2) | 803 (24.5) | 2430 (74.2) |
a
Allied health includes physiotherapy, occupation therapy, medical radiation science and pharmacy.
b
Percentages reflect Rural vs Non‐rural placements for nursing and allied health separately.