S-1045 : Still Just a Bill


Nursing Where It's Needed Act or the Nurse WIN Act

This bill repeals the prohibition under the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program that restricts nurses in the program from working for private entities that are not nonprofits. The program generally provides repayment for a maximum of 85% of the educational loans of (1) registered nurses or nurse practitioners who serve in areas of high need or (2) nurse faculty at eligible schools of nursing.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-04-04IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2019-04-04IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Education programs funding
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health personnel
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Medical education
  • Nursing
  • Student aid and college costs
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