NORTH CAROLINA, USA — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new program offering tax-free student loan repayment for registered nurses who serve in rural and underserved areas.

The North Carolina Nurse Initiative aims to attract and retain nurses in safety-net organizations and private practices that provide high-quality essential care to medically underserved communities across the state.

“Nurses are the bedrock of the healthcare system and play a crucial role in improving health for all North Carolinians,” said NCDHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai. “This initiative will help ease the financial burden for those pursuing a career in nursing, particularly in rural communities.”

North Carolina has the country's second-largest rural population, with more than

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