Bipartisan PRECEPT Nurses Act Aims to Combat U.S. Nursing Shortage
Healthcare Finance News
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Lawmakers, led by Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, have introduced the PRECEPT Nurses Act to combat the nursing shortage in the U.S. This bipartisan legislation proposes a $2,000 tax credit for nurses serving as clinical preceptors for nursing students, recognizing their critical role in training the next generation of nurses. The act aims to motivate more experienced nurses to take on mentorship roles, addressing challenges like high workloads and burnout that currently limit preceptor availability. Preceptors would need to meet certification requirements and work in designated health professional shortage areas to qualify for the credit, which is set to expire on December 31, 2032.
