(1) To be eligible for a student loan under the Rural Health Systems and Professional Incentive Act, an applicant or a recipient shall be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in any of the following accredited programs in Nebraska: (a) Medical or dental education program; (b) Physician assistant education program; (c) Nurse anesthesia practice program; (d) Dietitian nutritionist program; or (e) Approved mental health practice program in Nebraska. (2) To be eligible for the medical resident incentive under the act, an applicant or a recipient shall be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an approved medical specialty residency program in Nebraska. (3) To be eligible for loan repayment under the act, an applicant or a recipient shall: (a) Be one of the following: (i) A pharmacist; (ii) A dentist; (iii) A physical therapist; (iv) An occupational therapist; (v) A mental health practitioner; (vi) A psychologist licensed under the requirements of section 38-3114 or the equivalent thereof; (vii) A nurse practitioner; (viii) A nurse anesthetist; (ix) A physician assistant; (x) A dietitian nutritionist licensed under section 38-1813; (xi) A psychiatrist; or (xii) A physician in an approved specialty; (b) Be licensed to practice in Nebraska; (c) Not be enrolled in a residency program; (d) Not be practicing under a provisional or temporary license; and (e) Enter practice in a designated health profession shortage area in Nebraska.
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