SF 1864

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to health; appropriating money for the
start-up of a Center of Nursing.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin MINNESOTA CENTER OF NURSING.
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new text begin (a) $500,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2006 from the
state government special revenue fund to the Board of Nursing to
be used as start-up funding to establish a Minnesota Center of
Nursing. The goals of the center shall be to:
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new text begin (1) maintain information on the current and projected
supply and demand of nurses through the collection and analysis
of data on the nursing workforce;
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new text begin (2) develop a strategic statewide plan for the nursing
workforce;
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new text begin (3) convene work groups of stakeholders to examine issues
and make recommendations regarding factors affecting nursing
education, recruitment, and retention;
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new text begin (4) promote recognition, reward, and renewal activities for
nurses in Minnesota; and
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new text begin (5) provide consultation, technical assistance, and data on
the nursing workforce to the legislature.
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new text begin (b) The Board of Nursing shall submit a report to the
legislature by January 15, 2007, on the Center of Nursing's
progress, the center's collaboration efforts with other
organizations and governmental entities, and the activities
conducted by the center in achieving the goals outlined.
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