As part of the ACA, in addition to loan forgiveness programs, nurses will receive increased financial support for pursuing training programs and obtaining advanced certification.

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Look for ways you can use your military training and experience to apply them toward obtaining important certifications.

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Obtaining these funds, Shipley says, was part of her "money training, " a means of showing her commitment to Dahn.

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