I support the removal of the limitation on the number of clinical hours that must occur in Virginia. For educational institutions near state borders, removal of limitation allows students to gain greater access to clinical experiences that may provide more intricate and focused patient care found outside of the commonwealth. This opens the door to student learning experiences that may not be available in these smaller, more limited, rural healthcare settings. The ability for an educational institution to be able to offer a broader variety of clinical settings for their students is crucial in the development of new graduates who are better prepared and equipped to enter the healthcare arena with confidence and competence.