Rhode Island Health Professional Loan Repayment ProgramAmount varies — see source
Two-year initial commitment. No current-cycle award amount is published because the program is paused; the prior cycle's guidelines are the only figure on record and we are not republishing it as though it still applied.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · PAUSED — Rhode Island is not conducting an HPLRP application cycle for calendar year 2026. Expected to resume 2027. · Verified 2026-07-24

Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.

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Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.

NP Specialties in Rhode Island

FQHC Opportunities

7 FQHC positions in Rhode Island offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.

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About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island

Rhode Island offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 7 current openings, Rhode Island is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.

Many positions in Rhode Island offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Rhode Island — FAQ

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.

Do nurse practitioner jobs in Rhode Island qualify for student loan repayment?

Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Rhode Island can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 58 NHSC-approved sites on record in Rhode Island.

Does Rhode Island have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?

Yes. Rhode Island runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Rhode Island Health Professional Loan Repayment Program. State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Rhode Island?

We currently list 7 nurse practitioner positions in Rhode Island at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.

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