Illinois APNs

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Our practice act "sunsets" in 2017 so we need to be very mindful and supportive of proposed changes. Here is the latest from ISAPN (IL Society of Advanced Practice Nurses):

We are gearing up for another big push for full practice authority in 2017. We have a lot of work to do and need all APNs in the state to support our efforts.

• Change APN to APRN throughout the act and other laws
  

RATIONALE - consistency across states and to align with the APRN consensus model

FOR THOSE PRACTICING AS A CRNA

• Remove language that references the requirement of physical presence by physicians during the delivery of anesthesia services. Specifically, remove where this language below appears in the Nurse Practice Act or related Acts:
  

"and remain physically present and available on the premises during the delivery of anesthesia services."

FOR THOSE PRACTICING AS CNP, CNM, CNS PROPOSALS INCLUDE:

• A transition to practice for newly licensed APRNs.
  
  • After 3000 hours (of practice in Illinois) the APRN may practice without the WCA. They will need to notify the department of that intent.
    
  • The transition period shall include a written collaborative agreement with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches OR an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who has five years of practice in the same certification.
    
  • All currently licensed advanced practice registered nurses may or if desired will be grandfathered as long as they meet the following criteria:
    
    • Un-encumbered license with appropriate national certification for at least 5 years
      
    • Notify IDFPR of their intent to practice without a written collaborative agreement
      

RATIONALE - National trends show that a transition to practice model leads to successful passage.

• Increase pharmacology continuing education requirements
  
  • Total hours will not change 50 hours CE per renewal cycle
    
  • 20 hours must be pharmacology with 10 of those hours specific to Schedule II
    

RATIONALE - National trends show that a transition to practice model leads to successful passage. CE recommendation - To circumvent issues that may occur due to continued conversations in Springfield related to the use of schedule II gateway drugs that may lead to substance abuse (heroin overdose)

We need to be able to compete in Springfield. We need you to visit your legislator and we need to raise money to support those who will help us get this done.