Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program.

The bill enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act and establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program. It defines terms such as "prospective nurse," "degree producing curriculum," "tuition," and "tuition benefit." The bill provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans for registered and licensed nurses. It also allows SUNY and CUNY to pay for a person's education if they sign a contract to work in New York state as a registered nurse.

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program.

The bill enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act and establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention program. It defines terms such as "prospective nurse," "degree producing curriculum," "tuition," and "tuition benefit." The bill provides for tuition benefits and the reimbursement of student loans for registered and licensed nurses. It also allows SUNY and CUNY to pay for a person's education if they sign a contract to work in New York state as a registered nurse.