### Question
How does the law define bridge or degree completion program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 296*, **bridge or degree completion program** is defined as:

> a program of education in professional nursing offered by an accredited school of nursing, as defined in paragraph (2), that leads to a baccalaureate degree in nursing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part A-General Provisions**

