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Nursing Schools Face Hurdles Due to Loan Rule Changes

December 25, 2025

A recent decision by the Education Department has sparked concern among nursing schools and professionals. The department's new rules limit borrowing for certain graduate programs, including nursing. This has led to worries about a potential shortage of advanced nursing professionals. Several Repub

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Nursing Left Out: Lawmakers Push for Fair Loan Access

December 13, 2025

A big group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing the Education Department to include nursing in a special list of "professional" programs. This comes after nurses were left out of a new rule that lets students borrow more money for certain graduate degrees. Right now, the list incl

education

Building the Future of Healthcare Education

October 23, 2025

Morris County is gearing up for a big change in healthcare education. A new Center for Health Professions is being built at County College of Morris. This massive 80, 000-square-foot building is set to open in 2027. So, why is this a big deal? Well, there's a shortage of healthcare workers across t

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Why Are Mental Health Experts Quitting Public Jobs?

July 11, 2025

New Zealand's public mental health services are facing a big problem. More and more psychiatrists are choosing to leave their jobs. This is a serious issue because it affects the care that people receive. There are many reasons why psychiatrists are leaving. One big reason is the workload. They hav

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The Silent Crisis: How Budget Cuts Are Weakening Public Health

May 31, 2025

The backbone of public health in the United States is under threat. Essential services that keep communities safe are being stripped away. This is not just about losing jobs; it's about losing the ability to prevent diseases, respond to outbreaks, and ensure that everyone has access to basic health

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Bhutan's Bold Move to Train Doctors at Home

May 25, 2025

There is a small country, Bhutan. It is a landlocked nation with high mountains. Bhutan has a problem. It does not have enough doctors. This is a big issue for a country. Bhutan is not wealthy. It is considered low-middle income. Bhutan has a solution. It wants to start its own medical school. This

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Nurses Leaving Nigeria: The UK's Gain and Nigeria's Loss

March 28, 2025

The United Kingdom has been a popular destination for Nigerian nurses in recent years. In the last three years, about 42, 000 nurses have left Nigeria. The UK has seen a significant influx of Nigerian nurses, making them the largest group of sub-Saharan African nurses in the NHS. This trend is no

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How to Boost First Nations Representation in Nursing

March 19, 2025

The nursing field is in desperate need of more First Nations representatives. This is not just about fairness. It is about improving health outcomes for First Nations communities. Currently, there are big hurdles in the way of First Nations students trying to complete their nursing degrees. These ob

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Building the Future: UW-La Crosse's Science Center Expansion

February 20, 2025

UW-La Crosse's new chancellor, James Beeby, recently held his first community forum. A big topic was the need for more money to finish the Prairie Springs Science Center. The project is huge, costing $92. 8 million. The first part is done, but the second phase involves tearing down Cowley Hall, whic

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Government Health Workers: The Unseen Casualties of a Purge

February 19, 2025

Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves o