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NE Code § 71-1773 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1773 - Transferred to section 38-1602.

71-1773.  Transferred to section 38-1602.
NE Code § 71-1775 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1775 - Transferred to section 38-1621.

71-1775.  Transferred to section 38-1621.
NE Code § 71-1776 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1776 - Transferred to section 38-1613.

71-1776.  Transferred to section 38-1613.
NE Code § 71-1777 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1777 - Transferred to section 38-1615.

71-1777.  Transferred to section 38-1615.
NE Code § 71-1778 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1778 - Transferred to section 38-1616.

71-1778.  Transferred to section 38-1616.
NE Code § 71-1779 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1779 - Transferred to section 38-1617.

71-1779.  Transferred to section 38-1617.
NE Code § 71-1780 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1780 - Transferred to section 38-1622.

71-1780.  Transferred to section 38-1622.
NE Code § 71-1781 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1781 - Transferred to section 38-1623.

71-1781.  Transferred to section 38-1623.
NE Code § 71-1783 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1783 - Transferred to section 38-1624.

71-1783.  Transferred to section 38-1624.
NE Code § 71-1785 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1785 - Transferred to section 38-1625.

71-1785.  Transferred to section 38-1625.
NE Code § 71-1789 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1789 - Transferred to section 38-1614.

71-1789.  Transferred to section 38-1614.
NE Code § 71-1790 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1790 - Transferred to section 38-1620.

71-1790.  Transferred to section 38-1620.
NE Code § 71-1792 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1792 - Transferred to section 38-1618.

71-1792.  Transferred to section 38-1618.
NE Code § 71-1795.02 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1795.02 - Termination of prior compact.

71-1795.02.  Termination of prior compact.Section 71-1795 and the Nurse Licensure Compact contained in section 71-1795 terminate six months after the earlier of the date of legislative enactment of the Nurse Licensure Compact in section 71-1795.01 into law by no less than twenty-six states or December 31, 2018. The State of Nebraska shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the Nurse Licensure Compact in section 71-1795 at the time the compact terminates under this section.Source Laws 2017, LB88, § 27.
NE Code § 71-1796 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1796 - Act, how cited.

71-1796.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-1796 to 71-1799 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Center for Nursing Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 1025, § 1;  Laws 2005, LB 243, § 2;  Laws 2010, LB849, § 25.
NE Code § 71-1797 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1797 - Legislative findings.

71-1797.  Legislative findings.The Legislature finds that it is imperative that the State of Nebraska protect its investment and the progress made in its efforts to alleviate the nursing shortage which exists. The Legislature also finds that the Nebraska Center for Nursing will provide the appropriate means to do so. It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate funds necessary for the center to carry out the Nebraska Center for Nursing Act.Source Laws 2000, LB 1025, § 2.
NE Code § 71-1798 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1798 - Nebraska Center for Nursing; established; goals.

71-1798.  Nebraska Center for Nursing; established; goals.The Nebraska Center for Nursing is established. The center shall address issues of supply and demand for nurses, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurses. The Legislature finds that the center will repay the state's investment by providing an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the state's resources directed towards nursing. The primary goals for the center are:(1) To develop a strategic statewide plan to alleviate the nursing shortage in Nebraska by:(a) Establishing and maintaining a database on nursing supply and demand in Nebraska, including current supply and demand and future projections; and(b) Selecting priorities from the plan to be addressed;(2) To convene various groups representative of nurses, other health care providers, business and industry, consumers, legislators, and educators to:(a) Review and comment on data analysis prepared for the center;(b) Recommend systemic changes, including strategies for implementation of recommended changes; and(c) Evaluate and report the results of these efforts to the Legislature and the public; and(3) To enhance and promote recognition, reward, and renewal activities for nurses by:(a) Proposing and creating recognition, reward, and renewal activities; and(b) Promoting media and positive image-building efforts for nursing.Source Laws 2000, LB 1025, § 3.
NE Code § 71-1798.01 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1798.01 - Board of Nursing; duties.

71-1798.01.  Board of Nursing; duties.The Board of Nursing shall recommend annually to the Department of Health and Human Services the percentage of all nursing fees collected during the year that are to be used to cover the cost of the Nebraska Center for Nursing, except that the percentage shall not be greater than fifteen percent of the biennial revenue derived from the fees.Source  Laws 2005, LB 243, § 3;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 488.
NE Code § 71-1799 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-1799 - Nebraska Center for Nursing Board; created; members; terms; powers and duties; expenses.

71-1799.  Nebraska Center for Nursing Board; created; members; terms; powers and duties; expenses.(1) The Nebraska Center for Nursing Board is created. The board shall be a policy-setting board for the Nebraska Center for Nursing. The board shall be appointed by the Governor as follows:(a) Ten members, at least three of whom shall be registered nurses, one of whom shall be a licensed practical nurse, one of whom shall be a representative of the hospital industry, and one of whom shall be a representative of the long-term care industry;(b) One nurse educator recommended by the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska;(c) One nurse educator recommended by the Nebraska Community College Association;(d) One nurse educator recommended by the Nebraska Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; and(e) Three members recommended by the State Board of Health.(2) The initial terms of the members of the Nebraska Center for Nursing Board shall be:(a) Five of the ten members appointed under subdivision (1)(a) of this section shall serve for one year and five shall serve for two years;(b) The member recommended by the Board of Regents shall serve for three years;(c) The member recommended by the Nebraska Community College Association shall serve for two years;(d) The member recommended by the Nebraska Association of Independent Colleges and Universities shall serve for one year; and(e) The members recommended by the State Board of Health shall serve for three years.The initial appointments shall be made within sixty days after July 13, 2000. After the initial terms expire, the terms of all of the members shall be three years with no member serving more than two consecutive terms.(3) The Nebraska Center for Nursing Board shall have the following powers and duties:(a) To determine operational policy;(b) To elect a chairperson and officers to serve two-year terms. The chairperson and officers may not succeed themselves;(c) To establish committees of the board as needed;(d) To appoint a multidisciplinary advisory council for input and advice on policy matters;(e) To implement the major functions of the Nebraska Center for Nursing; and(f) To seek and accept nonstate funds for carrying out center policy.(4) The board members shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.(5) The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide administrative support for the board. The board may contract for additional support not provided by the department.Source  Laws 2000, LB 1025, § 4;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 489;  Laws 2020, LB381, § 62.
NE Code § 71-17,101 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,101 - Act, how cited.

71-17,101.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-17,101 to 71-17,107 shall be known and may be cited as the Nursing Student Loan Act.Source Laws 2001, LB 468, § 1.
NE Code § 71-17,102 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,102 - Terms, defined.

71-17,102.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nursing Student Loan Act:(1) Approved nursing program means a program offered by a public or private institution in this state (a) which consists of courses of instruction in regularly scheduled classes leading to a master of science degree, a bachelor of science degree, an associate degree, or a diploma in nursing or (b) for the preparation for licensure as a licensed practical nurse available to regularly enrolled undergraduate or graduate students;(2) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services;(3) Nontraditional student means a student who has not attended classes as a regular full-time student for at least three years; and(4) Practice of nursing has the definition found in section 38-2210.Source  Laws 2001, LB 468, § 2;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 490;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 1191.
NE Code § 71-17,103 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,103 - Department; duties.

71-17,103.  Department; duties.The department shall administer a student loan program under the Nursing Student Loan Act which shall make loans directly to qualified students enrolled in approved nursing programs in the State of Nebraska as provided in section 71-17,106. The number of loans made to qualified students at each institution which has an approved nursing program shall be in direct proportion to the number of students enrolled in each nursing program, except that the program shall include at least one qualified student at each institution in the state which has an approved nursing program. The funds shall be loaned in a manner intended to result in the greatest increase in the number of persons engaged in the study of nursing. Loans shall be made available for students beginning January 1, 2002, and in each academic year thereafter. It is the intent of the Legislature that a portion of the loans allocated be used to enhance the educational opportunities of nontraditional students and ethnic minority students.Source Laws 2001, LB 468, § 3.
NE Code § 71-17,104 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,104 - Student loan; eligibility.

71-17,104.  Student loan; eligibility.(1) To qualify for a loan under the Nursing Student Loan Act, a student shall be a resident of Nebraska, intend to practice in Nebraska, be motivated to practice in Nebraska, and have substantial financial need. For purposes of this section, substantial financial need means the difference between the student's financial resources available, including those available from parents, a parent, a guardian, or a spouse, and the student's anticipated educational expenses while attending the approved nursing program, taking into account that:(a) In determining whether a dependent student has substantial financial need, the following factors shall be considered: (i) Serious family illness; (ii) the number of dependent children of the student's parents; (iii) the number of such dependent children attending institutions of higher education; and (iv) such other circumstances as may affect the ability of the student and student's parents to contribute toward the cost of the student's education; and(b) In determining whether an independent or self-supporting student has substantial financial need, the following factors shall be considered: (i) Any serious illness in the student's family; (ii) the number of dependent children of the student; (iii) the number of such dependent children attending institutions of higher education; and (iv) such other circumstances as may affect the ability of the student or spouse to contribute toward the cost of the student's education.(2) Each recipient of a loan under the act shall agree to engage in the practice of nursing in the State of Nebraska for the equivalent of one year of full-time practice for each year a loan is received.(3) Each approved nursing program shall forward to the department the names of the qualified students recommended to receive loans under the act, based on the criteria specified in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, and any other information and documentation the department deems necessary.Source  Laws 2001, LB 468, § 4;  Laws 2003, LB 574, § 23.
NE Code § 71-17,105 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,105 - Loans; restrictions; repayment; when.

71-17,105.  Loans; restrictions; repayment; when.(1) Loans received under the Nursing Student Loan Act shall be used only for educational expenses for an approved nursing program. The use of such loan funds by a student is subject to review by the department.(2) Each loan shall be for one academic year. Each student shall not be loaned more than one thousand dollars per academic year nor a total of more than two thousand dollars.(3) If a student who has received a loan discontinues the approved nursing program before completing the program, the student shall repay one hundred percent of the outstanding loan principal with simple interest at a rate of one point below the prime interest rate. Such repayment shall commence within six months after the date of discontinuation of the course of study and shall be completed within the number of years for which loans were awarded.(4) After completion of the approved nursing program, a loan awarded to a student shall be forgiven when the recipient of the loan has engaged in the full-time practice of nursing in Nebraska for a period of time which would be the equivalent of full-time practice for the number of years for which loans were received.(5) If a recipient of a loan under the act is not engaged in full-time practice, or the equivalent of full-time practice, as required in subsection (2) of section 71-17,104, the recipient shall repay one hundred twenty-five percent of the outstanding loan principal. Such repayment shall be with simple interest at a rate of one point below the prime interest rate. Interest shall accrue beginning upon completion of the approved nursing program. Such repayment shall commence within six months after the date of discontinuation of the practice of nursing in Nebraska and shall be completed within the number of years for which loans were awarded.Source Laws 2001, LB 468, § 5.
NE Code § 71-17,106 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,106 - Rules and regulations.

71-17,106.  Rules and regulations.The department, in conjunction with approved nursing programs, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Nursing Student Loan Act. In conformance with such rules and regulations, institutions with approved nursing programs may act as agents of the department for the distribution of the loans to eligible students. The department may contract with outside sources to carry out the act.Source Laws 2001, LB 468, § 6.
NE Code § 71-17,107 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,107 - Nursing Student Loan Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

71-17,107.  Nursing Student Loan Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Nursing Student Loan Cash Fund is created. The fund shall be the repository for loan repayments received under section 71-17,105. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source Laws 2001, LB 468, § 7. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-17,108 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,108 - Act, how cited.

71-17,108.  Act, how cited.Sections 71-17,108 to 71-17,116 shall be known and may be cited as the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act.Source Laws 2005, LB 146, § 1. Cross References  Nurse Practice Act, see section 38-2201.
NE Code § 71-17,109 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,109 - Terms, defined.

71-17,109.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act:(1) Approved nursing program means a program offered by a public or private postsecondary educational institution in Nebraska (a) which consists of courses of instruction in regularly scheduled classes leading to a master of science degree, a bachelor of science degree, an associate degree, or a diploma in nursing or (b) for the preparation for licensure as a licensed practical nurse available to regularly enrolled undergraduate or graduate students;(2) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services; and(3) Masters or doctoral accredited nursing program means a postgraduate nursing education program that has been accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency and offered by a public or private postsecondary educational institution in Nebraska.Source  Laws 2005, LB 146, § 2;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 491.
NE Code § 71-17,110 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,110 - Loan; eligibility.

71-17,110.  Loan; eligibility.To qualify for a loan under the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act, a student shall (1) be a resident of Nebraska, (2) be enrolled in a masters or doctoral accredited nursing program, and (3) agree in writing to engage in nursing instruction in an approved nursing program.Source Laws 2005, LB 146, § 3.
NE Code § 71-17,111 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,111 - Loan distribution; conditions.

71-17,111.  Loan distribution; conditions.Loans may be made by the department under the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act for educational expenses of a qualified student who agrees in writing to engage in nursing instruction in an approved nursing program for two years of full-time nursing instruction for each year a loan is received, with a maximum of six years of nursing instruction in Nebraska in return for three years of loans under the act. Loans shall be subject to the following conditions:(1) Loans shall be used only for educational expenses for a masters or doctoral accredited nursing program. The use of loan funds by the recipient is subject to review by the department;(2) Each loan shall be for one academic year;(3) A loan recipient shall not receive more than five thousand dollars per academic year and shall not receive more than fifteen thousand dollars under the act;(4) Loans shall be forgiven at the rate of five thousand dollars loaned per two years of full-time nursing instruction in Nebraska;(5) If a loan recipient discontinues enrollment in the masters or doctoral accredited nursing program before completing the program, he or she shall repay to the department one hundred percent of the outstanding loan principal with simple interest at a rate of one point below the prime interest rate as of the date the loan recipient signed the contract. Interest shall accrue as of the date the loan recipient signed the contract. Such repayment shall commence within six months after the date he or she discontinues enrollment and shall be completed within the number of years for which loans were awarded;(6) If, after the loan recipient completes the masters or doctoral accredited nursing program and before all of his or her loans are forgiven under the act, he or she fails to begin or ceases full-time nursing instruction pursuant to the loan agreement, he or she shall repay to the department one hundred twenty-five percent of the outstanding loan principal with simple interest at a rate of one point below the prime interest rate as of the date the loan recipient signed the contract. Interest shall accrue as of the date the loan recipient signed the contract. Such repayment shall commence within six months after the date of completion of the program or the date the loan recipient ceases full-time nursing instruction, whichever is later, and shall be completed within the number of years for which loans were awarded; and(7) Institutions which offer a masters or doctoral accredited nursing program may act as agents of the department for the distribution of loans to eligible students.Source Laws 2005, LB 146, § 4.
NE Code § 71-17,112 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,112 - Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund; created; use; investment.

71-17,112.  Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund; created; use; investment.The Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund is created. The fund shall consist of grants, private donations, fees collected pursuant to section 71-17,113, and loan repayments under the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Act remitted by the department to the State Treasurer for credit to the fund. The fund shall be used to administer the act and for loans to qualified students pursuant to the act. Any money in the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source  Laws 2005, LB 146, § 5;  Laws 2006, LB 962, § 1.  Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-17,113 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,113 - License renewal; extra fee.

71-17,113.  License renewal; extra fee.Beginning January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2007, the department shall charge a fee of one dollar, in addition to any other fee, for each license renewal for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse pursuant to the Nurse Practice Act. Such fee shall be collected at the time of renewal and remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Nursing Faculty Student Loan Cash Fund.Source  Laws 2005, LB 146, § 6;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 492;  Laws 2007, LB463, § 1192. Cross References  Nurse Practice Act, see section 38-2201.
NE Code § 71-17,114 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-17,114 - Department; powers and duties.

71-17,114.  Department; powers and duties.The department has the administrative responsibility to track loan recipients and to develop repayment tracking and collection mechanisms. The department may contract for such services. When a loan has been forgiven pursuant to section 71-17,111, the amount forgiven may be taxable income to the loan recipient and the department shall provide notification of the amount forgiven to the loan recipient, the Department of Revenue, and the Internal Revenue Service if required by the Internal Revenue Code as defined in section 49-801.01.Source Laws 2005, LB 146, § 7.