Section 2758.10  Summary and Purpose

a)         Due to the shortage of nurses and the lack of instructors to staff courses teaching nursing in Illinois, an incentive program has been designed to encourage longevity and career change opportunities.  The Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program is intended to pay eligible loans to add an incentive to nurse educators in maintaining their teaching careers within the State of Illinois. 

b)         This Part governs the Nurse Educator Loan Repayment Program.  Additional rules and definitions are contained in General Provisions (23 Ill. Adm. Code 2700).