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Kansas committee hears bill to let nursing instructors hold one degree higher than programs they teach
Summary
A House committee heard testimony on HB 2392, which would let nursing instructors be credentialed at one academic level above the program they teach rather than requiring a masters degree across the board. Supporters said the change could ease faculty shortages, especially in rural areas; opponents urged care on pedagogy and curriculum training.
A Kansas House committee on workforce development received testimony on HB 2392 on workforce development in nursing, which would allow an instructor—6s highest required credential to be one academic level higher than the program they teach rather than imposing a uniform master—6s requirement.
Proponents said the change would remove a barrier to hiring nursing faculty in areas with limited pools of master—6s-level nurses. "We—6re facing a nursing shortage in Kansas that needs action to address the different bottlenecks throughout our workforce pipeline," said Kylie Childs, director of government affairs for LeadingAge Kansas. "Making this change —1 degree higher than whatever you—6re teaching —1 can help with addressing...location and population issues for various areas." (Kylie Childs, LeadingAge Kansas)
The bill, as presented to the committee, would add language to…
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