# Plain Language Summary: Train More Nurses Act

This bill is designed to address the shortage of nurses in the United States by making it easier and more affordable for people to become nurses. The main way it does this is by expanding funding and support for nursing education programs at colleges and universities. The bill provides money to help nursing schools train more students, improve their facilities and equipment, and hire experienced instructors. It also creates programs to help people pay for nursing education, making it less financially burdensome to pursue this career path.

The bill recognizes that hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities across the country are struggling to find enough qualified nurses to care for patients. By investing in nursing education, the legislation aims to increase the supply of nurses entering the workforce. This could help reduce wait times at hospitals, improve patient care quality, and give healthcare facilities more options when hiring staff. For individuals interested in nursing, the bill could mean more educational opportunities available in their communities and potentially more financial assistance to help them afford tuition and training costs.

The practical effect is that communities with nursing shortages should see more trained nurses becoming available over time. Healthcare workers already in the field might experience less pressure from understaffing, and patients could benefit from better-staffed facilities. For students considering nursing as a career, this bill signals that the government is investing in making that path more accessible and affordable than it currently is.

Train More Nurses Act

Rosen, Jacky

Train More Nurses Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Labor to jointly report on existing grant programs that support the nurse workforce. The report must include recommendations on how to change the grant programs to (1) increase nurse faculty in underserved areas, (2) provide more pathways for experienced nurses to become faculty at schools of nursing, and (3) support pathways for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.