Nurse Education Research and Practice Programs Take State Budget Cut Hits

Nurse education programs across the U.S. are feeling the impact of the downturn in the economy. As more and more states face rising budget deficits that demand cuts in services across the board, no area of funding remains untouched. However, according to CCNA Director Brenda Cleary, the cuts to nursing research and practice programs are especially alarming at this time because of the dramatic increase in the need for nursing services due to health reform implementation coupled with an aging population. Read more here.