RENEWAL INFORMATION FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
RENEWAL INFORMATION Not all licenses/registrations can renew by credit card. If your renewal mailing does not indicate a Credit Card…
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Top 10 Highest Paying Nursing Specialties
After nurses finish nursing school, choosing the right nursing specialty becomes their chief focus. With so many specialties to choose…
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Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program
The NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program application is now open. ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS UNTIL THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 7:30 PM ETApplication Technical…
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Investigation, Notice, Hearing
According to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, Section 70-80, prior to bringing an action before the Board, the Department may…
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Importance of reporting
In a recent appeal of a 2010 case, the importance of a cardiac nurse’s duty to report any changes in…
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TEDx Talk: Being Present, not perfect
Most RNs would say the importance of good communication with patients cannot be overrated — that it’s essential at every…
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TEDx Talk: Being present, not perfect.
Most RNs would say the importance of good communication with patients cannot be overrated — that it’s essential at every…
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Legally speaking: Case managers and liability
As a nurse case manager, you are an RN who coordinates all aspects of the care of individual patients in…
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Legal & Ethical Issues that Health Care Professionals Face
Health care professionals practice in an environment that is complex, with many regulations, laws and standards of practice. Performing an…
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Report: RNs, nurse practitioners rank among best occupations
Based on the nurse.com article nurse practitioners ranked fourth and RNs sixth on U.S. News & World Report’s annual list…
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Reporting License Discipline and Convictions
Upon renewal of a registered nurse license, the Board requires licensees to indicate if they have had any license disciplined…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting License Discipline and Convictions
Do you have to report an arrest if you were not convicted?No. You only need to report an arrest if…
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Standard of care for physicians
Listed below are primary standards of care for physicians according to Illinois Medical Act Section 1285.240 Dishonorable, Unethical or Unprofessional…
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Schedule II Changes for Controlled Substances Licenses for Advanced Practice Nurses and Physician Assistants
According to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations a physician may delegate limited prescriptive authority to an advanced practice…
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How to Become a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois
Nurse practitioners, or NPs, are registered nurses who have earned an advanced degree and received additional clinical training. Nurse practitioners…
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RN Scope of Practice
According to Section 1300.360 of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, practice as a registered professional nurse means the full scope of…
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What are the laws related to nursing?
More than 100 years ago, state governments enacted laws which protect the public’s health and welfare by overseeing and ensuring…
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Why does a nurse need to know about the Nurse Practice Act?
The practice of nursing is a right granted by a state to protect those who need nursing care. The guidelines…
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Illinois RN Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Department has received many inquiries regarding continuing education. The questions and answers listed below will hopefully provide some clarification.…
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Two Important Clauses in Physician Employment Agreement
The last thing you’re probably thinking about when you’re about to sign an employment agreement is how your relationship with…
Read MoreIDFPR Honored with CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Professional Regulation (DPR) has received the 2025 Regulatory Excellence Award…
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Physician Licensing Laws Keep Doctors From Seeking Care
Despite growing problems with psychological distress, many physicians avoid seeking mental health treatment due to concern for their license. Recent…
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New Law “Compact Eligibility.” Department of Professional Regulation.
Physicians may now elect Illinois as a ‘State of Principal Licensure’ as part of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (“Compact”).…
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New Law at Department of Professional Regulation for Cosmeotology
A recent change in law (PA 99-0427) requires all cosmetologists, cosmetology teachers and cosmetology clinic teachers to comply with the…
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IDFPR Moves to Online Applications for Physical and Occupational Therapy
Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via…
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