Senators Murkowski and Merkley urge the Department of Education to classify post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as professional degrees.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators advocate for nursing education: U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeff Merkley sent a letter to Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent, urging the categorization of post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as "professional degrees." They argue this change would better support nursing students seeking federal aid amidst a growing workforce shortage.
Concerns over proposed regulations: The senators expressed disappointment with proposed regulations that could hinder advanced nursing students' access to financial assistance. They highlighted the importance of post-baccalaureate nursing education for providing quality healthcare in both rural and urban settings.
Nursing workforce crisis acknowledged: Citing a 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study, the letter pointed out that over 138,000 nurses have exited the workforce since 2022, emphasizing the urgent need to bolster the nursing pipeline through improved financial support for nursing degrees.
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