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Legislature, governor must improve nursing education in California
- AB 2301 would permit ten community college nursing programs to offer BSN degrees as a temporary pilot in California.
- The measure aims to address misalignment between education pathways and nurse workforce demand in California.
- Advocates point to partnerships allowing ADN students to begin BSN coursework while still in an associate program.
- Proponents say expanding BSN options at community colleges could increase local access and reduce costs.
- California currently maintains a strong ADN pipeline but needs more BSN‑prepared nurses.
- The bill would provide a pathway to address California’s projected nursing shortages by 2033.
- Supporters argue the approach expands local options and reduces barriers for working adults.
- The proposal emphasizes leveraging existing accreditation and faculty credentials for scalability.
- Legislative and gubernatorial support is sought to advance the pilot and policy alignment.
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