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The Illinois Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Illinois must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Illinois not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
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Registered Nurse
Initial Licensure
Licensed Practical Nurse
Endorsement
Service(s) Required by Illinois for LPN Endorsement
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Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES