Provide financial support for nursing schools. Grants should be available to nursing schools to either start up or expand nursing education programs, particularly those that will meet the growing need for nurses with bachelor s degrees and from diverse populations. Collect and disclose quality-related data. This information should be part of hospital report cards and be made available to the public. Require continuing education.
Lifelong education is essential to ensure professional competency.
Nurses should meet continuing education requirements with each re-registration.