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Nursing programs excluded from 'professional degree' status under new federal loan rules. Here's what would change

WASHINGTON — The Department of Education has excluded nursing from its definition of "professional degree" programs as it implements student loan changes under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a move nursing organizations warn could ...
Independent Florida Alligator

Graduate nursing degrees aren’t considered ‘professional.’ How are Florida nurses reacting?

In July 2025, the U.S. Department of Education made a list of graduate programs it considered “professional degrees.” Some nurses were outraged to see nursing programs weren’t on the list. The classification change came as part of a larger crackdown ...

WVU nursing programs rank in top 75 nationwide

Two graduate programs at the West Virginia University School of Nursing have been ranked among the top 75 in the country, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World

Yale, UConn and other Connecticut schools rank among U.S. News' best graduate programs for 2026

U.S. News released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools Programs rankings on Tuesday, and Yale University and the University of Connecticut represented the state multiple times, securing high spots in the Top 50 in various graduate program areas.
Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Nursing bachelor’s degree programs at community colleges could be a game changer

As hospitals in Orange County continue to contend with high nursing vacancy rates following the COVID-19 pandemic, the California State Legislature is poised to pass Senate Bill 895, vital legislation that would make bachelor of science in nursing degrees ...