Chicago-area nursing programs are in growth mode, hustling to open more seats, hire instructors and carve out extra training space as hospitals warn that a staffing crunch could hit patient care.

Viewpoint nursing workforce faces federal budget risks that threaten nursing faculty funding and long-term workforce capacity, UNC leaders warn.

A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional,” adding to public outcry after nurses were omitted ...