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Assembly panel advances bill to let out-of-state online nursing students complete clinicals in California
Summary
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee approved AB 1082 to allow out-of-state distance nursing programs to place students for clinical training in California, drawing support from program representatives and opposition from the Board of Registered Nursing and nursing unions concerned about clinical site availability and oversight.
Assemblymember Keith Flora on behalf of the Assembly Business and Professions Committee presented AB 1082 to allow California nursing students enrolled in out-of-state distance education programs to complete their clinical training in California.
Proponents said the measure would reduce barriers for approximately 5,000 California students enrolled in out‑of‑state online nursing programs and help address the state's nursing shortage. Chris Khan of Nightingale College said students are forced each semester to relocate to other states to finish clinical training, which…
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