2020: The Year of the Nurse & Midwife
As a group of dedicated nursing educators, it brings us great joy that the World Health Organization has proclaimed 2020 The Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. The organization…
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Call for abstracts: ANA-IL Professional Issues Conference November 7, 2020
The American Nurses Association – Illinois (ANA-IL) is calling for abstract submissions for the 2020 Professional Issues Conference Excel, Lead, & Innovate to be held on November 4 in Lisle,…
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IACN Meets to Review AACN Essentials – Domains & Descriptors
In response to a request by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials Task Force, on Monday, November 18, 2019 the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing (IACN)…
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Success in Academic Progression Partnerships
Repeatedly, research has shown the Bachelor’s degree prepared RN has the enhanced skill set to significantly impact quality patient outcomes at the bedside and to positively influence our healthcare delivery…
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IACN and the Illinois Community College Deans and Directors Joint Meeting
On Friday, September 13, 2019, the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Illinois Community College Deans and Directors held a joint meeting at Heartland Community College, in Normal…
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The Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing Reflects on the Future of Nursing Town Hall
On June 7th, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) held the first of three “Future of Nursing 2020-2030” Town Hall meetings. The meetings, held in locations across the US, aim…
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How Will the Nurse Shortage Affect Your State?
As health care evolves in the United States, nurses play a critical role in meeting a growing demand. The aging baby boomer population and the implementation of the Affordable Care…
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ISU Mennonite College of Nursing Dean and IACN Vice-Chair Neubrander believes solution to nursing shortage lies in academic progression and partnership
Last week in Springfield, nurses were shut out of the discussion regarding baccalaureate nursing education. It was a sad day under the dome. “There is no question that we are…
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IACN Member’s Meeting – April 13
Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing Friday, April 13, 2018 10:00 am to 2:30 pm St. John’s College 850 E. Madison Street Springfield, IL 62702
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IACN Member Meeting – February 23
Friday, February 23, 2018 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meeting Host: Dr. Judy Neubrander Meeting Location: Community Health Care Clinic 900 N. Franklin Avenue Normal, IL 61761 Directions/Parking: From I-74…