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Springfield, IL 62786   

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding Continuing Education and Registered Nurses

IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Administration of IV Medication by LPNs

IMPORTANT NOTICE for Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Controlled Substance / Schedule II

NOTE: Effective October 5, 2007, the Illinois Nurse Practice Act has been revised.
It is your responsibility as a nurse licensed under the Act to be aware of the changes.
You may access and download the Act by clicking the "Nursing Act" link below.

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