HR411 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Wallace State Nursing, center of excellence, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes Wallace State Community College's Nursing Education program as a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence and commends its achievements.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally recognizes Wallace State Nursing Education as a NLN Center of Excellence through 2020, notes its unique status in Alabama, and highlights the program's outreach activities and strong licensure and employment outcomes. It lists several programs and achievements and ends by offering commendation and best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Wallace State Community College's Nursing Education Department and its students, who receive formal recognition and prestige from the resolution.
• The local community and Alabama's healthcare workforce, which may benefit from the program's outreach activities and demonstrated high standards.

Key Provisions

• Recognition of Wallace State Community College's Nursing Education Department as a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence with designation extending through 2020.
• Acknowledgment that Wallace State is the only Alabama community college (and one of two colleges/universities in the state) to receive NLN Center of Excellence recognition.
• Highlight of the department's outreach programs and achievements, including Let's Pretend Hospital, Kids on the Block, SWELL, and strong NCLEX licensure/pass rates and job placement outcomes.
• Formal commendation of the Wallace State Nursing Education Department by the House and best wishes for continued success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory