LA LEGISLATURA DEL ESTADO DE MASSACHUSETT
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Yes, there has been legislation approved in favor of foreign nurses in Massachusetts to facilitate their practice. In 2021, the Massachusetts legislature passed a bill that allows foreign nurses who have passed the NCLEX-RN to practice in the state without having to first obtain a temporary license. This bill, known as An Act to Expand Access to Nursing Care, was signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker in July 2021.
The bill is intended to address the shortage of nurses in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Nurses Association, the state is facing a shortage of over 10,000 nurses. The bill is expected to help to fill this shortage by making it easier for foreign nurses to practice in the state.
The bill also includes provisions to help foreign nurses become licensed in Massachusetts. For example, the bill allows foreign nurses to take the NCLEX-RN in Massachusetts, even if they are not currently living in the state. The bill also provides funding for English-language classes and other support services for foreign nurses.
The passage of this bill is a significant step forward for foreign nurses in Massachusetts. It will make it easier for them to practice in the state and help to address the shortage of nurses.
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