PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To address the serious shortage of nurses at health facilities in certain areas of the United States. As an incentive for registered nurses to enter into full-time employment at these health facilities, the program will assist in the repayment of their nursing education loans. The intent of this program is to increase the number of registered nurses serving designated nurse shortage areas.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Nursing Education;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);
- Health Professional;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);