United States · Bill · S
S. 1585 (107th)
Hospital-Based Nursing Initiative Act of 2001
Introduced
30 October 2001
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11200-11201)
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Summary
Hospital-Based Nursing Initiative Act of 2001 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a nurse grant and scholarship program. Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Service to award grants to hospitals to improve work environments and utilize aggressive nurse recruitment and retention practices. Sets forth grant award criteria, including multidisciplinary decision-making, a nurse retention committee, and a nurse residency training program. Requires the Secretary to establish a Bridge Scholarship Program where hospital-based nurses complete a B.S. in nursing in exchange for service at the sponsoring hospital. Sets forth terms for such scholarship, including repayment with interest should a nurse fail to complete the program as agreed.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 October 2001
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 October 2001
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 30 October 2001
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/1585
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/s/1585