§ 16-5-18 - Funds for training of practical nurses.
SECTION 16-5-18
§ 16-5-18 Funds for training of practicalnurses. – Funds shall be provided to the state board of regents for elementary andsecondary education for vocational education for:
(1) Establishment of a program for the training of practicalnurses in the Woonsocket area.
(2) After the establishment of a program for the training ofpractical nurses in the Woonsocket area, the existing facilities of theProvidence program for the metropolitan area shall be expanded.
(3) After the establishment of a program for the training ofpractical nurses in the Woonsocket area, and after the existing facilities ofthe Providence program for the metropolitan area have been expanded, thepresent program shall be extended to those other areas of the state where theneed is evident.
(4) The acceleration of the recruitment program forapplicants for the practical nurse training program.