Comparison of regulations in the state of Nevada and Illinois

Comparison of regulations in the state of Nevada and Illinois

Although regulations have been standardized across the United States and in jurisdictions such as Nevada, key differences can be identified when compared to the state of Illinois where I intend to practices. One of the main differences in the regulations is in the licensing. Despite the fact that Nevada has emerged as a paragon of regulation with a relatively simple procedure, Illinois references a highly sophisticated system. Its complexity lies in the requirement that nurses should possess appropriate skills and competencies before being licensed eventually (Stokowski, 2018). The state of Illinois also requires applicants to have 700 hours compared to Nevada’s 2000 hours of service in order to be certified.  Another fundamental difference between both states is the manner in which they approach nurse practitioners. Illinois only recently began offering refresher courses; a practice which is commonplace in Nevada targeting nurses requiring accrediting and registration. The NSBON plays an important role during this process by creating a robust system for monitoring progress among nurses while guaranteeing adherence to high standards within the practice.  In Illinois, the state board of nursing relies on a strict code of conduct nurse practitioners which offers them a sense of direction in the practice. Contrary to the practice in Nevada, the board in Illinois has the power to revoke the license of any nurse practitioner who fails to live up to set expectations or in the event that they contravene the code of conduct.