335.245. Definitions.

MISSOURI STATUTES AND CODES

Definitions.

335.245. As used in sections 335.245 to 335.259*, the following termsmean:

(1) "Department", the Missouri department of health and seniorservices;

(2) "Eligible applicant", a Missouri licensed nurse who has attainedeither an associate degree, a diploma, a bachelor of science, or graduatedegree in nursing from an accredited institution approved by the board ofnursing or a student nurse in the final year of a full-time baccalaureateschool of nursing leading to a baccalaureate degree or graduate nursingprogram leading to a master's degree in nursing and has agreed to serve inan area of defined need as established by the department;

(3) "Participating school", an institution within this state whichgrants an associate degree in nursing, grants a bachelor or master ofscience degree in nursing or provides a diploma nursing program which isaccredited by the state board of nursing, or a regionally accreditedinstitution in this state which provides a bachelor of science completionprogram for registered professional nurses;

(4) "Qualified employment", employment on a full-time basis inMissouri in a position requiring licensure as a licensed practical nurse orregistered professional nurse in any hospital as defined in section197.020, RSMo, or public or nonprofit agency, institution, or organizationlocated in an area of need as determined by the department of health andsenior services. Any forgiveness of such principal and interest for anyqualified applicant engaged in qualified employment on a less thanfull-time basis may be prorated to reflect the amounts provided in thissection.