is being an NP in IL really that bad?

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I hear the AMA is in chicago so IL is really behind when it comes to promoting the profession of NPs. Does it seem like in the future (next 10 yrs say) that it will become more progressive at all? I just don't understand, don't NPs lower the cost for the healthcare system? They just seem like such a wonderful alternative for many pts. Thanks!

(psst...i just started my bsn nursc classes last wk & am thrilled that I'm that much closer to being a nurse like the rest of you!!!!!:nurse: )

While I do feel that APN's can function autonomously, it is also true that we are not physicians and so are required to have a collaborative agreement.

but isn't that a state by state mandate. For example, NP's in KY are not required to have a collaborative agreement.

So would it be a fair conclusion to draw that the reason why IL AMA/physicians don't want independent practice for NP's is because it would be competitive to their own patient market...

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I did find that KY does indeed require collaborative agreement with their APRNs in order to prescribe. Here is the URL:

http://kbn.ky.gov/license/arnp/cpahistory.htm

I would doubt that few states (even Wyoming or Montana where there are few physicians per square mile) have no need for a collaborative agreement.

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I did find that KY does indeed require collaborative agreement with their APRNs in order to prescribe.

there's quite a few states that don't require collaborative. surprisingly, like Arizona. will look for some more links when I have time!

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found a link. Surprising which states do not require collaborative including Arkansas and Arizona. Alaska-- I can understand.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/440315

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THIS QUESTION IS TO TRAUMARUS........WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE NP online programs ? :wink2:

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Hi Harley - I think they are fine as long as you get solid clinical experiences. I know a nurse that attended the UIC Peds NP and ACNP and loved it, had wonderful experiences and did very well.

I did an adult health CNS and was fortunate to be working in a hospital with some great APN's that were willing to have me tag along. I was very fortunate in that I was able to use my PTO that I had saved up for my clinical time.

Where do you live in IL? Near Chicago? - lots of programs there...

I live in central IL (near Peoria).

Good luck...what programs are you looking at?

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