President Obama's 2010 Budget Includes Major Increase for Nursing Education

In his FY 2010 budget, President Obama included an additional $95 million for nursing education - a 50 percent increase from 2009. Here is the provision:

Strengthening the Health Professions Workforce: The FY 2010 Budget includes over $1 billion to support a wide range of programs to strengthen and support our Nation's health care workforce. These investments will expand loan repayment and scholarship programs for physicians, nurses, and dentists who are committed to practicing in medically underserved areas. Additionally, this funding will enhance the capacity of nursing schools, increase access to oral health care through dental workforce development grants, target minority and low income students, and place an increased emphasis on ensuring that America's senior population gets the care and treatment it needs.