Feb 12, 2015
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...
Sep 5, 2014
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....
Jul 21, 2014
Health professionals in Illinois needs three things to be able to prescribe controlled substances. Do you know what they are? Choose 3. A. A professional license that authorizes you to prescribe controlled substancesB. An Illinois Controlled Substance License (CSL)...
Jul 9, 2014
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...
Feb 24, 2014
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...