Section 1105.700  Fellow Responsibilities

a)         As a condition for acceptance of the Fellowship, the Fellow shall agree to participate in the following activities:

1)         Collaboration with the Board and Illinois Nursing Workforce Center regarding statewide nursing issues, as needed and with approval from the recipient institution's chief nursing administrator;

2)         The Fellowship recognition ceremony hosted by the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center and Board; and

3)         Fellowship meetings or associated conferences sponsored by the Board or Illinois Nursing Workforce Center when attendance is approved by the recipient institution's chief nursing administrator.

b)         If the Fellow terminates employment with the recipient institution within 6 months after award notification from the Board, the Fellow shall repay the funds awarded to date.  The Fellow or recipient institution shall contact the Board regarding the appropriate manner to remit the funds for deposit in the General Revenue Fund.

c)         Provide a final report describing Fellowship experiences, including the use of funds. The Fellow shall submit the report to the nominating institution, the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center, and the Board.

(Source:  Amended at 44 Ill. Reg. 11456, effective June 24, 2020)