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Congressional Action on Nursing Shortage

Updated 2026-08-12 12:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht urges Congress to allocate $346 million for nursing workforce development programs. The shortage is a critical issue affecting healthcare nationwide.

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Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht calls on Congress to approve $346 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in the fiscal 2027 appropriations package to combat the national nursing shortage.
2026-08-12 12:00 UTC
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