Nursing students participate in training at Big Bend Community College in 2020. While in-person training like this is important, ensuring access to education for those who want to pursue a career in medicine, especially in rural communities, requires some access to remote education to overcome challenges such as geography, family life and economic issues. A bill working its way through Olympia this legislative session may help ensure that access, if passed into law.
February 4, 2025
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WA Lawmakers consider rural nursing education
OLYMPIA - Lawmakers determined to address nursing shortages across the state have proposed a new bill to establish a remote nursing education program for rural students. The bill aims to deliver education and training to registered nurses who want to learn, live, and work in their communities.