National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025, aims to bolster and stabilize the existing nursing workforce by establishing state and regional nursing workforce centers. It proposes a pilot program to create or enhance these centers, focusing on data collection, workforce planning, and strategies to address nursing shortages and improve nurse recruitment and retention. The bill also expands existing programs to include more comprehensive analysis and technical assistance related to the nursing workforce.
Key provisions
- Establishes a 2-year pilot program for state-based nursing workforce centers.
- Requires grant applicants to contribute at least $4 for every $1 federal dollar provided.
- Prioritizes grants to entities that offer statewide services and have expertise in nursing workforce issues.
- Funds activities such as data analysis, workforce planning, and programs to support faculty, recruit nurses, and address social determinants of health.
- Expands existing programs to include minimum requirements for grant recipients demonstrating expertise in nursing workforce data and analysis.
- Provides technical assistance to nursing workforce centers on data collection and evidence-based strategies.
- Creates an online resource hub for nursing workforce centers.
- Allocates up to $3 million annually for the pilot program.
Who is affected
- Nurses
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