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 nursing, with or without compensation, that incorporates caring for all patients in all settings, through nursing standards recognized by...

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 nursing, with or without compensation, that incorporates caring for all patients in all settings, through nursing standards recognized by...

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 of the NPA and its rules provide safe parameters within which to work, as well as protect patients from unprofessional and unsafe nursing practice. The act is...