Idaho Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program (RNLRP)
Alex Prado
208.334.5993
alex.prado@dhw.idaho.gov
208.334.0669
ruralhealth@dhw.idaho.gov
The Idaho Rural Nursing Loan Repayment Program (RNLRP) provides loan repayment assistance for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses practicing direct care in rural and Medically Underserved Areas in Idaho. Awardees must commit to 3 years of service.
Applicants must have completed an accredited nursing program and hold an active, unrestricted Idaho RN or LPN license. Applicants must be a nurse practicing at least 32 hours per week, on average, providing direct patient care in an eligible area in Idaho.
Eligible areas criteria may include:- Rural and designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA)
- A county without a population center of over 20,000 people
- Or be a certified Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
Eligible employers may include, but are not limited to:
- Critical Access Hospitals
- Federally Qualified Health Centers
- Rural Health Clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Public health districts
- State hospitals
- Licensed home health agencies
- Licensed hospice agencies
- Tribal clinics
- Veterans health administration hospitals, clinics, and long-term care homes
- Indian Health Service clinics
- Any other employer in a rural area that employs nurses who provide nursing services to patients, as determined by the board
Up to $25,000 over a 3-year period.
Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application are available on the program website.
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Organizations (2)
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, view details
- Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, view details
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