LPN Scope of Practice

According to Sec. 55-30 of Illinois Nurse Practice Act practice as a licensed practical nurse means a scope of basic nursing practice, with or without compensation, as delegated by a registered professional nurse or an advanced practice nurse or as directed by a...

The Advantages of becoming RN over LPN

There are a lot of nursing programs starting this fall and many of licensed practical nurses (LPN's) are debating whether or not they should move forward and become registered nurse (RN). Let me inform you about some of the advantages of becoming Registered Nurse....

Nurses, Know Your Rights!

The Illinois Nurses Association recently announced a class action grievance filed against the Dixon Correctional Center.  Per the INA's website, "The members at Dixon Correctional Center had been working 8.5 hour days for over 20 years. The members...

Legal Rights Nurses Must Know: What is the investigative process?

Unfortunately, this is the stage of the disciplinary process that most nurses do not seek legal advice when they need it the most!  A nurse may be reported by the public, a peer or an employer and in Illinois, there is a provision that requires nurses to...