With the current global nursing shortage expected to continue and even deepen, it is essential that nursing programs consider the influencing factors which are affecting student retention and attrition rates. These factors include both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, student supports within the university and community, the level of faculty involvement, and the opportunity for students to complete remediation. As well, universities need to address the constraints such as faculty shortages and the effects of the current pandemic in addressing student attrition rates within nursing programs.