Protect Nursing Education: Take Action Against New Federal Loan Restrictions

Nurses are the largest segment of the U.S. healthcare workforce and serve as the backbone of patient care across every setting. However, a new federal proposal threatens to restrict advanced practice nurses’ access to federal loan support — funding that remains available to many other professions. This proposal could place significant financial barriers on registered nurses seeking advanced practice roles. At a time of nationwide provider shortages and increasing healthcare demands, limiting access to educational funding for nurses puts patient care and community health at risk.