Rhode Island § 16-62.1-2 § 16-62.1-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 16-62.1-2 — § 16-62.1-2. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 16-62.1-2

Title 16Education

Ch. 16-62.1Nursing Loan Repayment Program

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-62.1-2 (2026).

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§ 16-62.1-2. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Authorityâ€� means the governmental agency and public instrumentality authorized, created and established pursuant to § 16-62-4.

(2) "Eligible registered nurseâ€� means an individual who holds a valid Rhode Island license to practice as a professional registered nurse and who works as a registered nurse in this state and can document that they work at least half time (average of twenty

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§ 16-62.1-2. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1) "Authorityâ€� means the governmental agency and public instrumentality authorized, created and established pursuant to § 16-62-4.

(2) "Eligible registered nurseâ€� means an individual who holds a valid Rhode Island license to practice as a professional registered nurse and who works as a registered nurse in this state and can document that they work at least half time (average of twenty (20) hours per week).

(3) "Loanâ€� means a federal Stafford (FFELP) loan made by the authority or one of its participating lenders, issued after July 1, 2000 and not in default.

(4) "Eligible employmentâ€� shall mean employment as a registered nurse responsible for patient care at any Rhode Island licensed health care facility, including, but not limited to, hospitals, nursing homes and home nursing care providers.