8/26/2009 - HOUSTON - Gov. Rick Perry today highlighted Texas efforts to combat the state nursing shortage by further investing in nursing education. The governor ceremonially signed House Bill 4471, which improves the Professional Nursing Shortage Reduction Program and provides incentives for nursing programs to enroll and graduate more nurses.
for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/13518/
Key Points:
Gov. Perry highlights Texas' efforts to combat nursing shortage
Ceremonially signs HB 4471
Enrollment in Texas nursing schools has increased nearly 70 percent since 2001
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