S 547
Train More Nurses Act
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Bill overview
The Train More Nurses Act directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor to study existing grant programs aimed at supporting the nursing workforce. The goal is to identify ways to improve these programs and bolster the number of nursing faculty, especially in areas with shortages. Specifically, the bill seeks to expand pathways for experienced nurses to become faculty and increase opportunities for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
Key provisions
- Conduct a review of grant programs supporting the nursing workforce.
- Submit a report to Congress with recommendations for improving grant programs.
- Increase nurse faculty, particularly in underserved areas.
- Create pathways for experienced nurses to become faculty.
- Expand opportunities for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
Who is affected
- Nursing workforce
- Nursing schools
- Health and Human Services Department
- Labor Department
- Students pursuing nursing careers
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 547
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study and issue a report on grant programs to support the nursing workforce.
This Act may be cited as the Train More Nurses Act
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The Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor, jointly, shall—