Important
Information Regarding APN Applications
Applications for
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) to become licensed in Illinois should
be available in early April 2001.
In order to grandfather into this new profession, currently
licensed registered nurses must
submit their application to DPR by July 1.
IF the
proposed Rules for the
Administration of the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act
are enacted as written, registered nurses must meet the following
qualifications in order to obtain a license:
1. Active Illinois
Registered Nurse license
2. Complete work history since graduation from an APN program
3 Certifications from any state in which previously licensed as an APN
4. Copy of national certification (certificate or pocket card
accepted) from:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
5. Official school transcripts with school seal
affixed to substantiate proof of successful completion of a post-basic APN formal education training
program in your specialty,
OR
Official
transcripts with school seal affixed to substantiate proof of
successful completion of a master’s (or higher) program appropriate
for certification in your area of
specialty. Potential
applicants are encouraged to begin compiling the required documents. For example, contact
the appropriate certifying body to begin the process of obtaining a
current copy of your certification or pocket card, and begin obtaining
your official school transcripts of your post-basic advanced practice
formal education program in the area of your specialty.
Request
a certification of licensure for any APN licenses you hold in other
states. The certifications must
be completed by the appropriate board or agency and returned directly
to:
Illinois Department of Professional
Regulation
P.O. Box 7007
Springfield, IL 62791
217.785.0800
For Information Go
To: www.dpr.state.il.us