National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025

Key Points

• This bill creates a two-year test program to help states build or improve "nursing workforce centers." These centers will collect data to understand why there aren't enough nurses and find ways to fix the problem.
• Groups like nursing schools, state agencies, and local nonprofits can apply for federal grants. For every $4 they receive from the government, they must contribute $1 of their own money or donations to help cover the costs.
• The centers will use the money to study things like teacher pay, how many students finish nursing school, and why nurses are leaving the field. They will also create programs to help recruit new nurses and support those already working.
• The plan includes a focus on helping nurses work in rural areas and places that don't have enough medical care. It also aims to prepare the workforce for future health crises or pandemics.
• Every year, the government will report on which programs are working best. This information will be shared nationwide so all states can learn the best ways to keep their hospitals and clinics fully staffed.

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