Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the definition of a ‘professional student’ and ‘professional degree.’ Specifically, it includes nursing degrees (such as MSN, DNP, DNAP, and Ph.D.) as qualifying professional degrees. This change aims to ensure that students pursuing advanced nursing degrees receive appropriate recognition for their specialized training and skills.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘professional degree’ to include advanced nursing degrees (MSN, DNP, DNAP, Ph.D.).
- Expands the definition of a ‘professional student’ to encompass students pursuing professional degrees.
- Includes Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Chiropractic, Law, Medicine, Optometry, Osteopathic Medicine, Podiatric Medicine, Theology, Clinical Psychology, and other specified degrees as professional degrees.
Who is affected
- Nursing students
- Nursing programs
- Higher Education Institutions
- Students pursuing professional degrees
- The Department of Education
Notable changes
- Adds nursing degrees (MSN, DNP, DNAP, Ph.D.) to the list of professional degrees.
- Clarifies the requirements for a ‘professional degree’ beyond a bachelor’s degree.
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