Call for Abstracts 2026 Professional Issues Conference The Program Committee invites abstract submissions for the 2026 Professional Issues Conference, which will focus on the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and its role in guiding nursing practice, leadership, and advocacy. As nurses are called to uphold the Code of Ethics in all aspects of their work, both…

Advancing Nursing Through Evidence and Empathy For Dr. Boyer, nursing represents the powerful intersection of clinical expertise, advocacy, and human connection. Drawn to the profession for its ability to lead with both evidence and empathy, Dr. Boyer has consistently pursued opportunities that extend beyond the bedside engaging in education, quality improvement, scholarship, and implementation science…

A Calling Rooted in Compassion For Melissa Garcia, nursing has always been more than a career, it is a calling rooted in service, empathy, and purpose. Inspired from a young age to help others through difficult moments, Melissa describes nursing as an opportunity to be “someone’s sunshine on their worst day.” Being named a 2025…

The Illinois Nurses Foundation invites nominations for the 2026 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards. This marks the 12th year of recognizing Illinois nurses under age 40 who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and meaningful impact in nursing practice, education, research, and administration. These awards honor nurses who extend their influence beyond daily responsibilities. Honorees improve…

  Nurses PAC is proud to endorse the following nurses running for elected office in Illinois. These candidates bring clinical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to public service. We are also expanding our efforts to educate nurses on running for office and to encourage every nurse in Illinois to vote in this election cycle. Jennifer…

Attention Illinois Nurses We invite you to serve on one of two Illinois Nurses Foundation committees. Both roles offer leadership growth, resume strength, and statewide impact. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Did you know Nursing Voice is your quarterly journal? It reaches nurses across Illinois. You influence its direction and help elevate nurse scholarship. What you gain You…

ANA-Illinois is proud to highlight Stephanie Mendoza, DNP, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM whose passion for advocacy, community impact, and elevating the nursing voice guides her service as an ANA-Illinois Assembly Representative. Dr. Mendoza’s leadership is grounded in compassion and fueled by a deep commitment to ensuring nurses across Illinois are heard locally, statewide, and nationally.…

ANA-Illinois is proud to highlight Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, now serving her second term as Secretary of the ANA-Illinois Board. A public health nurse, educator, and longtime champion for school and community health, Gloria brings nearly two decades of experience and purposeful leadership to her role. Her passion for elevating nurses’ voices especially…

ANA-Illinois is proud to welcome Casey Green, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP, to the ANA-Illinois Board of Directors. A critical care nurse and nurse anesthesia resident whose passion for clinical excellence, education, and healthcare advocacy drives her leadership. Casey brings a thoughtful, grounded perspective shaped by years of frontline experience…