110 ILCS 970/1-1
Short title
Short title. This Article may be cited as the Nurses in Advancement Law. (Source: P.A. 87-633.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 110 ILCS 970 — Nurses in Advancement Law.
Illinois · statute · 110 ILCS 970 · 5 active provisions
110 ILCS 970/1-5
Purpose
Purpose. Adequate health care in this State is contingent upon a large pool of nurses and physicians from which to choose. Research has shown that there is an identifiable shortage of nurses and physicians in this State. Nurses are recognized as experienced caregivers, familiar with many of the same procedures and prac…
110 ILCS 970/1-10
Definitions
Definitions. In this Act: "Nurse" means any nursing professional who has achieved a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. (Source: P.A. 87-633.)
110 ILCS 970/1-15
Eligibility
Eligibility. Nurses who have worked for a period of 5 years or more, who are residents of this State, who show immediate financial need, and who have been accepted in medical school, or advanced training in the nursing profession may be eligible for money accumulated by the fund. (Source: P.A. 87-633.)
110 ILCS 970/1-20
Scholarship requirements
Scholarship requirements. It shall be lawful for any organization to condition any loan or grant upon the recipient's executing an agreement to commit not more than 5 years of his or her professional career to the goals specifically outlined within the agreement including a requirement that recipient practice nursing o…