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Introduced
01/11/2017
01/11/2017
In Committee
05/15/2017
05/15/2017
Crossed Over
04/27/2017
04/27/2017
Passed
06/25/2017
06/25/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/20/2017
09/20/2017
Introduced Session
100th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Nurse Practice Act from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Defines "focused assessment", "full practice authority", "oversight", and "postgraduate advanced practice nurse". Changes references of "advanced practice nurse" and "APN" to "advanced practice registered nurse" and "APRN" throughout the Act. Replaces provisions regarding nursing delegation with provisions that prohibit specified actions. Provides other guidelines for delegation of nursing activities and medication administration. Makes changes to education program requirements, qualifications for licensure, the scope of practice, and continuing education for LPN and RN licensees. Provides that a written collaborative agreement is required for all postgraduate advanced practice registered nurses until specific requirements have been met. Provides that postgraduate advanced practice registered nurses may enter into written collaborative agreements with collaborating advanced practice registered nurses or physicians (rather than collaborating physicians or podiatric physicians). In provisions concerning prescriptive authority for postgraduate advanced practice registered nurses, sets forth the requirements for postgraduate advanced practice registered nurses to have prescriptive authority and the limitations of such authority. Makes changes to provisions concerning the grounds for disciplinary action under the Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to prepare a report regarding the moneys appropriated from the Nursing Dedicated and Professional Fund to the Department of Public Health for nursing scholarships. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Nurse Practice Act, including:
- Defining new terms like "full practice authority," "focused nursing assessment," and others.
- Establishing the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center and Advisory Board to address nursing workforce issues.
- Authorizing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice without a written collaborative agreement if they meet certain requirements for clinical experience and continuing education.
- Expanding the scope of practice for APRNs, including allowing them to prescribe controlled substances without a collaborating physician in certain circumstances.
- Updating provisions related to nursing delegation, nursing education program requirements, and disciplinary actions against nurses.
- Making conforming changes to other Acts to reflect the changes to the Nurse Practice Act.
Overall, the bill aims to modernize nursing practice in Illinois by expanding the role and authority of APRNs, particularly those with additional clinical experience and training. The changes are intended to improve access to care, especially in underserved areas, by allowing APRNs to practice more independently.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (15)
Sara Feigenholtz (D)*,
Iris Martinez (D)*,
Omar Aquino (D),
Jacqueline Collins (D),
Randy Frese (R),
Robyn Gabel (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Dave Koehler (D),
Kyle McCarter (R),
Pat McGuire (D),
Elaine Nekritz (D),
Cynthia Soto (D),
Heather Steans (D),
Donne Trotter (D),
Patricia Van Pelt (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0513 (on 09/20/2017)
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