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Virginia’s Nursing Shortage Gets a Boost | Washington DC News
Virginia’s nursing crisis is getting a major boost as Harrisonburg steps up to become a national hub for healthcare training. With a projected shortage of 17,000 to 26,000 nurses, James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University are receiving massive state and federal investments. JMU gets $150 million to expand its nursing program, including a groundbreaking “Fast Flex” one-year hybrid degree, and plans to graduate 30 more students annually. EMU secures nearly $1.4 million for STEM, including nursing, while Senator Tim Kaine praises the initiative as vital for future healthcare…
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