IDFPR Marks Major Milestone in Its CORE Rollout, Adding Two Nursing Licenses

IDFPR Marks Major Milestone in Its CORE Rollout, Adding Two Nursing Licenses

CHICAGO - In its ongoing effort to strengthen the state's health care workforce, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the addition of two new license types onto its modernized licensing platform, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). This update marks the completion of Phase 3.4 in the system's implementation.

The latest added license types expand the range of health care professionals who can apply and renew their credentials through CORE. Importantly, the update represents the first step of integrating nursing professions into the platform, one of Illinois's largest professional groups and a vital part of the state's public health infrastructure.

"Providing a faster, more efficient pathway for nursing professionals to enter or renew their credentials directly supports our ongoing efforts to maintain a strong and reliable health care workforce capable of meeting the needs of residents," said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. "Modernizing the licensing process reduces administrative barriers and helps more of these qualified professionals to enter the field."

Individuals whose professions are now available on CORE should utilize IDFPR's new licensing system to apply for licensure. The additional license types launched on CORE today are:

To date, 131 new applications for licensure are now being accepted on CORE.