Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 aims to support nursing faculty salaries to enhance recruitment and retention.

The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a demonstration program. This program provides grants to eligible schools of nursing to supplement the salaries of eligible nursing faculty members. The grants aim to enhance recruitment and retention of nursing faculty members. Eligible schools must submit applications detailing their needs and plans. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants based on factors like financial need, planned student numbers, and service to vulnerable populations.

Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 aims to support nursing faculty salaries to enhance recruitment and retention.

The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a demonstration program. This program provides grants to eligible schools of nursing to supplement the salaries of eligible nursing faculty members. The grants aim to enhance recruitment and retention of nursing faculty members. Eligible schools must submit applications detailing their needs and plans. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will award grants based on factors like financial need, planned student numbers, and service to vulnerable populations.