Illinois: updated nurse practice act

Governor Blagojevich has signed an updated nurse practice act extending the board's sunset date from January 1, 2008 to January 1, 2018. Among other new provisions, advanced practice nurses (APNs) working in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers no longer need collaborative agreements with physicians. The new law allows for future APN practice expansions through the state medical board. Read more.     Public Law 095-0639 should be available online soon.