The Nurse Reinvestment Act revisited.
The United States is in the midst of a widely recognized critical nursing shortage. In 2002 the "Nurse Reinvestment Act" was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in an effort to address this serious public health threat. The Act is due for reauthorization of funding in 2007. This paper provides a brief overview of the programs contained within the Act and describes practical ways in which members of the nursing community can take action to insure renewed support for the Act.
Luther
Ann P
AP
Otolaryngology and Vascular Surgery Services, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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