新的联邦规则取消了护士的“专业学位”地位,威胁学生贷款,使保健工作者短缺情况恶化。 A new federal rule removes nursing from "professional degree" status, threatening student loans and worsening healthcare worker shortages.

一项联邦政策改革将护理排除在“专业学位”的定义之外,从而危及护理学生获得某些贷款豁免和偿还方案的机会。 A federal policy change has excluded nursing from the definition of a "professional degree," jeopardizing nursing students' access to certain loan forgiveness and repayment programs. 这一转变是更广泛的教育政策修订的一部分,它给学生和学校造成了不确定性,使人们对保健人员短缺情况不断恶化感到关切。 The shift, part of broader education policy revisions, has created uncertainty for students and schools, raising concerns about worsening healthcare workforce shortages. 倡导者认为护士的严格培训和在医疗保健方面的关键作用要求重新分类,敦促立法者更新联邦定义,以确保公平获得财政援助。 Advocates argue nursing’s rigorous training and critical role in healthcare warrant reclassification, urging lawmakers to update federal definitions to ensure equitable financial aid access. 这一问题仍未解决,不断呼吁采取透明和立法行动。 The issue remains unresolved, with ongoing calls for transparency and legislative action.