National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025

The National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 aims to strengthen the nursing workforce by establishing a two-year pilot program for State-based nursing workforce centers . This program, administered through grants, will support the creation of new centers or enhance existing ones to address critical nursing shortages and stabilize the profession. Eligible entities, including State agencies, schools of nursing, and non-profit organizations, can receive these grants, which require a non-Federal matching contribution. These State nursing workforce centers will utilize funds for comprehensive activities such as analyzing existing nursing data, evaluating education programs, and researching factors contributing to recruitment and retention challenges. They will also conduct strategic workforce planning and establish programs to support faculty, recruit and retain nurses, and prepare the workforce for public health crises and social determinants of health. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the impact of these grants and offering recommendations for reducing nursing shortages across specialties and underserved areas. Additionally, the bill expands existing health workforce analysis programs to specifically support these nursing workforce centers. This expansion mandates grants to entities with expertise in nursing workforce data and State-level center guidance, enabling them to produce regional and national reports, evaluate programs, and develop evidence-based strategies to alleviate shortages. These entities will also provide crucial technical assistance , including guidance on data collection, training opportunities, and maintaining an accessible website with resources for the centers.