Removes the requirement for a consulting physician when prescribing benzodiazepines and schedule II opioids.

Grants an APRN a tax credit for voluntarily serving as a preceptor to enable an
APRN student to graduate and begin practice in their APRN specialty

For five years, the expanded definition of delegation has led to better coordination by registered nurses in community settings, especially in our schools.  We cannot go backward.

The Nurse Licensure Compact allows for nurses in participating states to have one multistate license with the ability to practice and communicate with patients or students-both physically and electronically.
39 states now participate in the Compact.

The Long Term Care industry is struggling in Illinois.  Not enough CNAs, LPNs or RNs. Without data to prove this can be done safely, we must say no to this proposal.

Provides consistency between the Nurse Practice Act and the Medical Practice Act regarding the establishment of a written
collaborative agreement between a physician and an APRN