An Act establishing a nursing workforce center
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a nursing workforce center at the University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester. The center aims to address nursing shortages and support the growth of the nursing profession in Massachusetts. It will likely focus on training, recruitment, and retention efforts within the nursing field. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Health and subsequently the Senate Ways and Means committee.
Key provisions
- Establishment of a nursing workforce center.
- Location of the center at the University of Massachusetts medical school in Worcester.
- Focus on addressing nursing shortages.
- Support for nursing training, recruitment, and retention.
- Referral to the Senate Committee on Public Health and Senate Ways and Means committee.
Who is affected
- Nursing students and professionals
- University of Massachusetts medical school
- Healthcare providers in Massachusetts
- The nursing workforce in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated resource to bolster the nursing workforce.
- Potentially impacts the University of Massachusetts medical school's nursing programs.
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Sponsors
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7 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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