E2SSB 5582 — Reducing barriers and expanding educational opportunities to increase the supply of nurses in Washington.

What this bill does

Directs the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (College Board) to develop a plan to train more nurses over the next four years. Requires development of an online Licensed Practical Nurse program at two community or technical colleges. Directs the College Board to conduct a nurse educator compensation salary survey. Modifies program approval and training requirements under the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Modifies the Student Nurse Preceptor Grant Program. Creates a marketing plan to advertise available nurse training opportunities and jobs in Washington. Creates the Home Care Aide to Licensed Practical Nurse Apprenticeship Pathway Pilot Program. Creates a grant program for health science Career and Technical Education programs. Creates at least two High School Student Certified Nursing Assistant Pilot Projects.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 7, 2023
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 6, 2023
  48 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting

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