For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(1) BOARD or BOARD OF HEALTH. The Alabama State Board of Health.
(2) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public Health.
(3) RURAL AREA or UNDERSERVED AREA. Any county in the State of Alabama in which a city or municipality is located which has a single hospital serving such city or municipality where the average daily census for such hospital is 25 or less, or a county meeting such other definition of "rural area" or "underserved area" as the board may adopt.
(4) NURSING DEGREE. A degree granted by an appropriately accredited institution of higher learning following at least a two year full-time course of study and entitling the recipient to be examined for certification as a registered professional nurse by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.
Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.
Chapter 4B - Nursing Degree Loans and Incentives.
Section 22-4B-1 - Definitions.
Section 22-4B-2 - Legislative Intent.
Section 22-4B-5 - Loans and Salaries to Department Employees Authorized.
Section 22-4B-6 - Paid Educational Leave - Duties in the Health Department - Attendance Reports.
Section 22-4B-7 - Disbursal of Loan Funds - Educational Institution Reimbursed.