Nurse, Licensed Practical
IllinoisActive
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
An individual who assists in the care of the ill, injured, and disabled persons. Under the supervision of registered nurses, physicians, dentists or podiatrists, the licensed practical nurse administers certain medications, monitors equipment, cleans dressings, take temperatures and blood pressures, and assists patients with personal hygiene.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Address
- 320 West Washington Springfield, IL 62786
- Phone
- (217) 782-8556
- Agency website
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Licence page
- https://www.idfpr.com/
- Last updated
- September 5, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Licensed Practical Nurse 29-2061.00
Source and verification
This record is Illinois's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — see the issuing body section above.
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