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The Roundabout Way: Meet ANA-Illinois Board Member, Diana Ortega

Meet Diana Ortega, BSN RN at the Rush Oak Park Wound Care Clinic. As a first-generation Mexican American, Diana’s journey into nursing is a story of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of a career that touches lives. Her recent enrollment in a master’s program is a step forward in her commitment to advancing her knowledge…

Inspiring the Next Generation of Nurses at the Student Nurse Political Action Day

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Ph.D. Candidate Marcus D. Henderson, MSN, RN, whose passion for engaging with nursing students is matched only by his dedication to the profession, brings a fresh perspective to the stage at this year’s Student Nurse Political Action Day (SNPAD). His appointment as the keynote speaker is not just a…

10th Annual 40 under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards – Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for individuals from all areas of nursing – Practice, Education, and Administration – who have made outstanding contributions to the nursing profession. We are marking ten years of the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s initiative to recognize emerging nurse leaders. Nominating deserving nurses for the 10th Annual 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader…

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  • Nurses Day at the Capitol - 2024
    • Nurses Day at the Capitol - 2024
    • 04.17.2024 | Springfield, Illinois
    • This event is hosted by the Illinois Nurses Grassroots Coalition, founded in 2015 by ANA-Illinois and the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nurses. Nurse Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for nurses of all backgrounds to gather together to advocate for policy...

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