Washington, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. Lauren Underwood released the following statement on the Department of Education's proposed rule to limit federal student loan eligibility for advanced nursing programs by reclassifying them as graduate, rather than professional, degrees. The move will make schooling for nursing professionals more expensive and harder to access, raising health care costs system-wide.
"Every day, nurses in communities around our country are doing critically important work to support the health and well-being of our families. We're providing excellent clinical care, conducting important research, and carrying out critical public health initiatives. We are dedicated ...