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Grants to Boost Nursing Faculty Pay and Reduce Healthcare Workforce Shortages.

This Act establishes a new grant program for nursing schools aimed at increasing the number of qualified faculty members. The program supplements academic salaries to make them competitive with clinical nursing wages, helping schools recruit and retain experienced nurses as instructors. By addressing the faculty shortage, the law seeks to expand nursing school capacity, ultimately improving healthcare access for the public.
Key points
Provides grants for up to 3 years to cover the pay gap between a nursing faculty salary and the average clinical nurse salary with similar credentials.
The goal is to retain experienced nurses as educators, directly increasing the number of available spots in nursing education programs.
Priority is given to schools training staff for medically underserved areas or those serving vulnerable populations.
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Print number: 118_S_2815
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-09-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2815.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Provides grants for up to 3 years to cover the pay gap between a nursing faculty salary and the average clinical nurse salary with similar credentials.
  • The goal is to retain experienced nurses as educators, directly increasing the number of available spots in nursing education programs.
  • Priority is given to schools training staff for medically underserved areas or those serving vulnerable populations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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