Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 97910 - Scholarship Eligibility(a) An applicant for a vocational nurse scholarship must be: (1)(A) Accepted or enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in a vocational nursing program that is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, or(B) A licensed vocational nurse accepted or enrolled as a part-time or full-time student in an associate degree nursing program that is accredited by the Board of Registered Nursing.(2) Willing to commit to serve in direct patient care in a medically underserved area in California for twenty-four months.(b) A licensed vocational nurse applicant who is eligible to apply for the Registered Nurse Education Program (RNEP) must first apply for that program, and if rejected, will then be considered eligible to apply for the Vocational Nurse scholarship under this Chapter. Applications for the Vocational Nurse scholarship must be made within twelve (12) months of rejection for the RNEP.(c) An applicant who has signed a contract or written agreement with another entity to practice their vocational nursing profession in exchange for financial assistance, including tuition reimbursement, scholarship, loans, or loan repayment, shall be ineligible to receive a scholarship under this Chapter until the obligation to this other entity has been fulfilled.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97910
1. New article 2 (sections 97910-97917) and section filed 7-24-2006; operative 7-24-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 30). Note: Authority cited: Sections 127010 and 127015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 128350 and 128485, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 2 (sections 97910-97917) and section filed 7-24-2006; operative 7-24-2006 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 30).