The National Nursing Workforce Center Act will help the shortage of nurses in Delaware and America
DELAWARE. – America is facing a nursing shortage and in Delaware – lawmakers are looking at ways to counter the issue. Nursing is the nation’s largest health care profession, however, the demand for nurses outpaces supply, and by 2027 the country will face a 10% shortage on registered nurses.
U.S Senator for Delaware Lisa Blunt Rochester plans to make a change. “My very first bills as your United States Senator, is the National Nursing Workforce Center Act.”
The bill was presented during a Delaware roundtable hosted by Senator Rochester. During the meeting, she explained legislation would increase collaboration between the Health Resources and Services Administration and state nursing workforce centers.
“There are real reasons of concern right now, from freezes in funding, to firing to the very agencies that are vital to our very being, this is a challenging time.”
The bill would equip communities with the resources, education, and training needed to help recruit and retain nurses. Delaware Congresswoman Sarah McBride participated in the roundtable and she thinks this is the right course of action.
“At a time when we see a tax on our health care professionals, on science, and health coverage that so many Delawareans rely on.”
They both credit the funding issues from the federal level to state as reasons for the rising issue. The act will provide data on emerging trends, geographic distribution, and root causes to effectively find solutions.
Senator Rochester said she will continue to push the shortage to the forefront. “It’s important that we recognize the importance of nurses in our health, wellbeing, our economy, and quality of life.”
Lawmakers hope to advance nursing education at state and local levels with the enhancement of the nursing workforce centers. The expecation is it will alleviate workforce pressure by using resources to coordinate strategies for success.
