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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Print number 963a
- Amend and recommit to education
- Referred to education
- Referred to education
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Title of bill
An act directing the board of regents and the state education department to investigate the scope of nursing education programs and develop a model for improved articulation of the education program for career mobility from one classification to another
Purpose of bill
To authorize a comprehensive study o nursing education programs across the state in order to explore ways to improve articulation among nursing education programs. Improved articulation models will enhance career mobility within the nursing profession and promote the recruitment and retention of nursing personnel.
Summary of provisions
The bill directs the Board of Regents and State Education Department to complete an articulation and career mobility study, in consultation with the Health Department, in regards to nursing education and report to the legislature by January 1, 2017. This study is designed to investigate the scope of nursing education programs across the state and, also, to identify and evaluate current articulation programs. The investigation should focus on the success or failure of existing articulation programs in order to develop models for improved articulation and career mobility. In addition, innovative models for nursing education programs should be developed which encourage flexibility in classroom hours in education program schedules, through satellite locations and at clinical practice settings so that individuals throughout the state have greater access to nursing education programs.
Justification
The nursing shortage in New York State is well documented. In fact, the nursing shortage has led to significant delays in delivering health care services and has raised health care industry costs. Steps to improve the recruitment and retention of nurses are essential in order to meet the enormous health care needs that exist throughout the state. The articulation and career mobility study authorized by this bill will be an important step towards addressing the nursing shortage.
Legislative history
2001-2002: A.4224/S.2323 - Referred to Higher Education; 2003-2004: A.7112/S.1625 - Referred to higher Education; 2005- 2006: A.82/S.1295 - Referred to Higher Education; 2007-2008: A.374/S.4030 - Referred to Higher Education; 2009-2010: A.3190-A./S.4119-A - Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee/Referred to Senate Education Committee; 2011-2012: S.321 - Referred to Higher Education; 2013-2014: S.1381-A - Referred to and died in Higher Education.
Fiscal implications
Minimal administrative costs to the Education Department.
Effective date
Immediately.
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