Senate Sponsors: MADIGAN,R-JONES. Short description: IL NURSING ACT-APRN Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987. Provides for practice as an advanced practice registered nurse. Provides that an advanced practice registered nurse shall hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in Illinois, hold applicable national certification in his or her nursing specialty, and have completed a post-basic, advanced formal education program in the area of his or her nursing specialty. Increases the number of members on the Committee from 11 to 13. Provides that the 2 additional members and the 2 members that currently represent advanced specialty practice shall represent advanced practice nursing. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status