Advancing excellence in baccalaureate and graduate nursing education
Building The Next Generation of Nurse Leaders
Nurses provide care for patients and families during some of the hardest, and best, moments of their lives. Illinois’ colleges and universities are tasked with preparing the next generation of nurse-leaders, ready to provide excellent bedside care in an uncertain healthcare environment.
30+
Private & Public Member Institutions
3.6K+
New RNs in 2021
We strive to understand efforts occurring across Illinois,
so that we might be more purposeful and strategic in our efforts to create synergistic partnerships that benefit our students.
We strive to serve as an industry leader that not only contributes, but drives conversation around important issues in healthcare.
We strive to help shape legislation that is consistent with IACN’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals and objectives.
Latest News & Publications
Harmonizing excellence: Crafting the nexus of competencies, standards, and degree demands in nurse practitioner education
Lorna Finnegan, Dean, Loyola University Chicago Nurse practitioner (NP) programs have a long history of…
Building the Future of Nursing: Frank Hicks and the Impact of IACN
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE, has spent decades working in nursing education. As the…
IACN Update: Writing to standard iV and other cCNE accreditation standards webinar
Ensuring your nursing program meets CCNE’s Standard IV is essential for maintaining accreditation and demonstrating…