House Sponsors: RONEN-SAVIANO-LEITCH-JONES,LOU, LAWFER AND MCKEON. 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. FISCAL NOTE (Dept. of Professional Reg.) Total additional costs for HB 1078 would be $40,500. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status