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SB 360 Nursing Act Key Points

08/30/2011

Title changed from the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act to the “Nurse Practice Act.” The Act is reformatted: Each…

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Illinois Nursing Renewal Requirements

10/12/2010

The State of Illinois requires nurses to renew their license every two years. The State of Illinois does not require…

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Illinois Board of Nursing minutes for Board Meeting held on July 9, 2010 summarized

07/27/2010

Newsletters and Correspondence were made available for board perusal.  Michele Bromberg introduced new board members Sandra Kubala and Joan Libner…

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ISAC 2010-2011 Nurse Educator Loan Repayment

06/11/2010

Due to a shortage of nurses and lack of instructors to staff courses teaching nursing in Illinois, an incentive program…

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Recent Examples of Nursing Disciplines and/or Adverse Actions in the State of Illinois

05/12/2010

January 2010 Registered Nurse – One year indefinite suspension due to drug diversion, falsifying statements related to the diversion, use…

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Nurses now on National Practitioner Data Bank

04/02/2010

As of March 1, 2010, Nurses and all other health care practitioners with a license and/or certification are subject to…

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IDFPR Honored with CLEAR Regulatory Excellence Award

11/05/2025

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

11/13/2017

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.

10/31/2017

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

10/31/2017

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

10/30/2017

Applicants for licensure in the field of dentistry are now required to submit and pay for their application online via…

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