Congressional Corner Update from Representative Robert L. Erhlich, Jr.: Congress Moves to Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage

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Congressional Corner Update from Representative Robert L. Erhlich, Jr.: Congress Moves to Address Nationwide Nursing Shortage

The following article updates a Congressional Corner piece written by Representative Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R-MD) that originally appeared in the March issue of "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor."

(March 15, 2002) Widespread bipartisan support for ending a nationwide nursing shortage is having a positive effect. Legislation that would address the shortage recently passed in the Senate and should be headed for President Bush's signature soon. A story on The Nurse Reinvestment Act, promoted by legislation co-sponsor Representative Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R-MD), appeared in the March issue of "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor." Click here to read his story. http://www.tscl.org/NewContent/101352.asp The legislation was originally introduced in the House by Congresswoman Lois Capps (D-CA). Her story, "Nursing Shortage Threatens Health Care" (http://www.tscl.org/NewContent/101204.asp) in the October issue of "The Social Security & Medicare Advisor", appeared shortly after the terrorist attacks of September 11th that demonstrated our nation's dependence upon nurses.

This issue struck a chord with some of our readers. Don't miss "A Nurse's Story on Nursing Shortages" sent in by TSCL member Margaret Pieper, RN, MSN. www.tscl.org/NewContent/101440.asp

April 2002