Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Award Criteria

TITLE 39 HEALTH AND SAFETY CHAPTER 25 RURAL NURSING LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029] 39-2509. RURAL NURSING LOAN REPAYMENT AWARD CRITERIA. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2029] (1) Grant awards shall be made by the board based on ranking and priority in accordance with the following criteria: (a)  Priority shall be given to licensed practical nurses and registered nurses who are Idaho residents and graduated from an accredited nursing program in Idaho; and (b)  Award priority shall be given to nurses working in an eligible area with a demonstrated nursing shortage. (2)  In reviewing and weighing the criteria listed in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall consider all relevant factors. (3)  If a nurse selected for an award of debt payments does not accept the award, then the award shall be made to an eligible nurse who has not yet been awarded a grant and who best satisfies the criteria provided in subsection (1) of this section.