Senate Sponsors: BURZYNSKI-JONES-LUECHTEFELD-MADIGAN,R-DEL VALLE, LAUZEN AND BERMAN. Short description: ADVANCED PRACTICE REGIST NURSE Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Nursing Act of 1987. Provides for licensure of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Establishes the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Advisory Committee. Provides that except in the case of APRNs providing anesthesia-related services, an APRN shall practice in accordance with a written practice agreement entered into with a licensed physician. Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act of 1987 and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to include advanced practice registered nurses among the persons who may prescribe controlled substances. Amends the Good Samaritan Act to immunize advanced practice registered nurses from civil liability for services rendered in an emergency. Effective January 1, 1999. 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