As used in this act:

  (a) “Authority” means the Michigan higher education assistance authority created by 1960 PA 77, MCL 390.951 to 390.961.

  (b) “Eligible costs” means tuition and fees charged by an eligible institution; related costs for room, board, books, supplies, transportation, or day care; and other costs determined by the authority.

  (c) “Eligible employment” means either of the following:

  (i) Teaching in a nursing program.

  (ii) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse providing full-time nursing care, or part-time nursing care if section 7 applies, in a ward, emergency department, emergency room, operating room, or trauma center of a hospital licensed under article 17 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20101 to 333.22260, in a nursing home or hospice licensed under article 17 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20101 to 333.22260, in a health facility or agency licensed under article 17 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.20101 to 333.22260, that provides nonemergency health care to patients without receiving compensation for providing that nonemergency health care, or in a clinic or other health care program operated by a local health department that provides 1 or more required services under part 24 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.2401 to 333.2498, or as an employee of a home health care agency providing home patient care.

  (d) “Eligible institution” means a degree or certificate granting public or independent nonprofit college or university, junior college, or community college in this state.

  (e) “Licensed practical nurse” means an individual licensed to engage in the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse as defined in section 17201 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17201.

  (f) “Nursing program” means either of the following:

  (i) A program for the training of individuals to become registered nurses or licensed practical nurses operated in this state by an eligible institution and approved by the Michigan board of nursing.

  (ii) A master’s degree in nursing program operated in this state by an eligible institution and approved by the Michigan board of nursing.

  (g) “Registered professional nurse” means that term as defined in section 17201 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.17201.