title: Nurses with diplomas are as worthy as those with degrees.
abstract: Mandy Dervis (readers panel June 17) states that nurse training should be to degree level. She adds: 'Those who do not feel up to it because they are too busy or only have a "handful of GCSEs" can undertake further education or work as nursing assistants.'
authors.forename: Tina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fairhead