To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to coverage of, and reimbursement for, nursing services under the medicare and medicaid programs.

Nursing Shortage and Nurse Reimbursement Incentive Act of 1989 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide direct Medicare reimbursement for nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist services, whether or not the practitioner or specialist is under the supervision of, or associated with, another health provider, if such services would otherwise be covered if...