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New federal loan limits will worsen America’s nursing shortage and leave patients waiting longer for care

The 2025 tax and spending law lowers the federal loan borrowing limits for nursing students, raising the up-front costs of nursing school.

07.01.2026 10

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Pennsylvania may be short 20,000 nurses by 2026

Pennsylvania hospitals report an average 14% vacancy rate for registered nurses. In rural areas it is much higher.

14.04.2025 5

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