For the purposes of the Oregon Nursing Loan Program the following definitions shall be used:

1. (1) "Commission" means the HIgher Education Coordinating Commission.
2. (2) "Oregon Resident" means resident of the State of Oregon as defined in OAR chapter 575, division 31.
3. (3) "Oregon Institution" means an accredited institution of postsecondary education located and headquartered within the State of Oregon.
4. (4) "Satisfactory Performance" means satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution attended.
5. (5) "Full-time Practice" means professional employment as a nurse for no less than 32 working hours per week and no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months).
6. (6) "Part-time Practice" means professional employment as a nurse between 16 and 31 working hours per week and no less than 48 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months) or no less than 32 working hours per week during 24 to 47 weeks in a year (12 consecutive months).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 348

Statutes/Other Implemented

SB 331 & 2001 OLA

History

OSAC 1-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-18-15
OSAC 4-2002, f. & cert. ef. 2-6-02
OSAC 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-12-01 thru 3-27-02
SSC 3-1992, f. & cert. ef. 2-28-92