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An Illinois RN or LPN with an inactive license cannot work as an Illinois CNA until the registry shows that the individual has met the training requirements. Nursing students who have not completed all their training to be an LPN or RN can apply to be an Illinois CNA while continuing to go to school.
Our licensure attorneys also have experience handling more complex disciplinary actions against nurses, such as criminal prescription fraud and drug distribution charges. In addition, our lawyers for nurses help nurses who have difficulty obtaining or renewing a nursing license.
Have successfully completed an Illinois approved CNA training program. Pass a written competency test.* If a registered nurse (RN) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN) has a current, valid Illinois license and is in good standing, he or she can work as a CNA without being on the registry.
Our nursing license attorneys and criminal defense attorneys work together to handle criminal matters in a way that will help protect the nurse’s license after the criminal case is resolved.
the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional RegulationIllinois RNs and LPNs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Although Illinois is not a Nurse Compact state, nurses may be licensed by examination or endorsement.
the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional RegulationNurses in Illinois are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The IDFPR has two offices: one in Springfield and the other in Chicago.
A nurse is obligated to stay up-to-date on all the latest developments regarding a patient's care. They also have the responsibility to monitor the patient's care and treatment and express all concerns and findings to the patient's doctor or other healthcare professional.
If a nurse moves from one state to another and still intends on working in this field, they will need to receive “licensure by endorsement” in the new state that they are moving to. In other words, out of state nurses must receive license verification and endorsement from the previous state(s) that they worked in.
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Illinois Board of Nursing is the active council that administers and regulates various nursing laws and rules in the state. Every State Board of Nursing has a common goal and focuses solely on development and standardization of the nursing programs in the state.
A nurse can be found to be negligent if these three standards are present: The nurse owed a ''duty of care'' to the patient, or was obligated to care for the patient. The nurse ''breached'' that duty of care, or failed to properly care for the patient.
In order to prove negligence or malpractice, the following elements must be established:Duty owed the patient;Breach of duty owed the patient;Foreseeability;Causation;Injury; and.Damages.
There are two forms of defamation: libel, which involves written statements, and slander, which is spoken. An example of libel is when a nurse posts disparaging comments about her supervisor on social media.
Yes, if you are a nurse licensed in another state you can apply for a temporary permit as part of the regular application process.
Illinois would join 34 other states in becoming a member of the Compact. The multistate licensure protects Illinois nurses when practicing across state lines whether in direct care or using Telehealth to offer nursing advice or education.
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In Illinois, licenses for nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, advanced practice nurses, and other nursing professionals are obtained and regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the Illinois Board of Nursing.
IDFPR disciplinary actions against nurses typically fall into one of the following categories:
If you are having trouble obtaining a license or are being investigated by the Illinois Board of Nursing or IDFPR, it is important to take action to preserve your career. With so much at stake, you need the strong guidance of an experienced Illinois nursing license defense lawyer.
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An LPN may face disciplinary action if they exceed the scope of the nursing duties that they are permitted to perform or if they do not report unsafe or unethical practices or conditions. Disciplinary action may also be taken in cases involving:
However, they must follow certain standards of conduct, and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in particular must ensure that they are operating within the scope that is allowed. If an LPN is accused of violating standards, exceeding the scope of their duties, or otherwise acting unprofessionally, they may face disciplinary action to their professional license.
Section 1300.130 of the Illinois Administrative Code sets forth the continuing education requirements for renewal of the different nursing licenses. It’s important to be familiar with your professional regulations and applicant responsibilities. The attorneys at the Zimmerman Law Offices are well versed in the regulations for both obtaining a license and renewing a license.
The surgeon was extremely rude and insulting to her, and she stormed out of the OR half-way through the surgery because she was in extreme emotional distress due to his behavior. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) accused the nurse of unprofessional conduct and patient abandonment. We successfully defended on the basis that a medical assistant remained in the OR to perform all of the circulating duties for the duration of the surgery, there was no danger to the patient, and there were no complications during or after the surgery. Additionally, we argued that the code of ethics actually required the nurse to leave the OR, as she was unable to perform her duties due to her emotional distress. The IDFPR closed the file with no discipline taken against the nurse.
The attorneys at Zimmerman Law Offices are well versed with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and any licensing or regulatory enforcement matters for advanced practice nurses, licensed practical nurses, and registered professional nurses. If you are a nursing professional who needs legal representation for obtaining or renewing your license or defending your license, Zimmerman Law Offices are here to help.
Have successfully completed an Illinois approved CNA training program. Pass a written competency test.*
Have a criminal history records check as prescribed by the Health Care Worker Background Check Act with no disqualifying convictions.
Prior to any direct contact with a resident, employee must complete a specified 16 hours (42CFR Section 483.152 [6]) of classroom training in a state-approved CNA training program.
Since June 1992, CNA training programs have not been required to issue certificates and the state does not issue credentials, certificates or license to CNAs. Any certificate received may be issued by the training program or the testing center as a recognition of work accomplished.
Too many nurses have lost their nursing license because of a DUI. Others have undergone lengthy, invasive and expensive monitoring requirements by the state’s impairment program. All too many nurses enter the state’s impairment program without first consulting a nursing license defense attorney.
Nursing licenses can be suspended for many reasons, including drug and fraud convictions, positive drug tests, probation violations and failure to comply with the impairment program. Our lawyers have successfully helped hundreds of nurses restore their license following suspension.
Most often a nurse fails a drug test because of pain medications, marijuana, benzodiazepines or alcohol. Usually, the nurse is accused of drug diversion along with testing positive for drugs.
Generally, a nurse who fails a drug test is promptly terminated from employment and reported to the state to faces licensing action. Under certain conditions, the state can immediately suspend a nurse’s license. Our attorneys can help protect your nursing license if you are accused of failing a drug test.
While the process can take longer with a prior conviction or sanction, most issues do not automatically prohibit a nurse from obtaining a nursing license. Our attorneys can assist in presenting these issues to the Board of Nursing during the application process and represent you during a hearing before the Board of Nursing.
Many nurses report sister-state disciplinary action and criminal convictions without first seeking advice from a nursing license defense attorney. Other nurses fail to timely report these actions. Reporting these actions requires a balance between demonstrating you are safe to practice while also being careful not to divulge information that may negatively impact your nursing license. Our nursing license attorneys frequently assist nurses in reporting disciplinary and criminal actions to the Board of Nursing and/or the state.
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