The nursing shortage won't fix itself. Congress must step in.

Global Politics Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:15:33 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht calls on Congress to approve $346 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in the fiscal 2027 appropriations package to combat the national nursing shortage.

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Chief Nursing Officer Patty Knecht calls on Congress to approve $346 million for Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs in the fiscal 2027 appropriations package to combat the national nursing shortage.

Sources: The Hill