Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MO), along with Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), led a bipartisan, bicameral group of more than 140 lawmakers in urging the U.S. Department of Education to reverse a proposal that would reclassify post-baccalaureate nursing degrees as “graduate” rather than “professional” programs, cutting student loan access for future nurses. The lawmakers warn this change would exacerbate the nation’s nursing workforce crisis. More than 65 organizations, including the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA), signed in support of the letter.
Read Senator Merkley’s press release for more information.
