Bill 119 HR 392, also known as the Nurse Preceptor Tax Credit Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for nurse preceptors. Nurse preceptors are experienced nurses who provide guidance and mentorship to nursing students and new nurses as they gain practical experience in a clinical setting.
The bill proposes a tax credit for nurse preceptors who volunteer their time to mentor and train nursing students and new nurses. This tax credit would serve as an incentive for experienced nurses to take on the important role of preceptorship, ultimately helping to address the shortage of qualified nurses in the healthcare industry.
The tax credit would be available to nurse preceptors who meet certain criteria, such as completing a preceptor training program and providing a specified number of hours of preceptorship to nursing students or new nurses. The amount of the tax credit would be determined based on the number of hours of preceptorship provided by the nurse preceptor.
Overall, the Nurse Preceptor Tax Credit Act aims to support and incentivize experienced nurses to take on the crucial role of mentorship and training in order to help address the shortage of qualified nurses in the healthcare industry.