Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA’s) webinar regarding changes in the Division of Nursing programs funding for FY2012 explained the Advanced Nursing Education (ANE) and the Nursing, Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) Programs have both returned their focus on Education and Practice. The Bureau of Health Professions described ANE will ensure an “inter-professional collaborative” with professional nursing being a priority.

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The Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development programs, which are administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), are the primary source of federal funding for nursing education and workforce development. These programs bolster nursing education at all levels, from entry-level preparation through the development of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). They also prepare faculty to teach the nation’s future nursing workforce.

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There is a saying in Washington, “a bill never dies.” This is generally true, a piece of legislation can be voted down and live another day attached to another bill as a “rider.” Additionally, most bills are reintroduced with each new Congress. But it can be said that the FY 2011 budget is now put to bed after a long and bumpy road.

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With the end of the 111th Congress on the horizon, both the House and Senate are working on ironing out details of a federal funding measure – continuing resolution (CR). It is anticipated that funding will be held at FY2010 levels.

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Before leaving for the campaign trail, both the House (228-194) and Senate (69-30) cleared a temporary funding measure (Continuing Resolution-CR) which will sustain most government operations at current, FY 2010 levels through December 3.

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On September 17, Secretary of Health & Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced new grants totaling $130.8 million to support the health professions. The largest portion, $50.5 million, is for equipment to train healthcare professionals at educational institutions which serve underserved and uninsured patients. Grants supporting family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics programs and physician assistants total $42.2 million. Oral health grants of $23.9 million for dental education and training include $4.3 million for 9 state programs for underserved areas (rural and urban).

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