WASHINGTON—Describing the apply as a “enjoyable little facet undertaking” reasonably than an occupation, Training Secretary Linda McMahon introduced Monday that nursing can be reclassified as a pastime beneath new scholar mortgage rules. “Whereas these in search of levels in veterinary drugs, regulation, and podiatry will nonetheless have entry to the complete financing out there to future professionals, our division will henceforth restrict loans for these People merely blowing off a bit steam by attending nursing college in between shifts at Buffalo Wild Wings,” stated McMahon, who questioned the federal authorities’s position in loaning out cash so college students might buy masks, gloves, and stethoscopes for his or her “enjoyable little nurse costumes.” “There’s loads of reducing and stitching in nursing, so it’s actually an exercise that falls beneath arts and crafts. Some mothers select to knit, others select to nurse. Plus, dashing between ER sufferers is an effective way to remain energetic, similar to using your bike. And what’s additionally nice is you get to brush shoulders with medical doctors, who can provide you profession recommendation do you have to select to pursue an actual job within the medical world some day.” McMahon concluded her assertion by asserting the mortgage cap for theology levels had been elevated to $800,000.