MORE Nurses Act

The "Magnifying Opportunities to Recruit and Educate Nurses Act," or MORE Nurses Act , mandates the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice to conduct a comprehensive examination of the escalating nursing shortage throughout the United States. This examination will delve into trends within the nursing workforce, the capacity of educational institutions to train future nurses, and the root causes of the current shortage. The Council is specifically tasked with identifying how existing Federal policies have influenced the nation's ability to respond to this shortage, including Federal support for nursing education programs, initiatives to enhance diversity in the nursing workforce, and incentives for nurses to practice in underserved areas. It must also build upon prior evaluations to avoid duplication and then propose a range of potential solutions, encompassing legislative and regulatory recommendations, for policymakers. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the National Advisory Council is required to submit a detailed report containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the President, Congress, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This report, focused on strengthening nursing education and the workforce, will also be made publicly accessible online.