Care facilities may apply for nurse training support

The program administrator must let eligible care facilities apply for support for nurse training placements. Eligible applicants include hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and other facilities that provide acute, long-term, public health, outpatient, home, or hospice care. Placements support people licensed or studying to become registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or advanced practice registered nurses. Facilities must apply to the program administrator. Participation may be limited by available funding, and support depends on money the General Assembly appropriates each year. The law takes effect six months after enactment.

The program administrator must set participation rules and collect and report information about funded programs. Facilities that receive program funding must complete an annual survey. The administrator must report funding by facility and survey results to named state officials. At a minimum, participating facilities must promise students consistent preceptor assignments and structured placement planning. The administrator may use a reasonable part of the funding for administrative and overhead costs. The law takes effect six months after enactment.