About IACN

The Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing (IACN) is the Illinois voice of academic nursing and the Illinois constituency of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. IACN strives to advance excellence in baccalaureate and graduate nursing education in service to the public.

It is IACN’s strong belief that the best opportunities are provided when Illinois’ universities, colleges, community colleges, and healthcare organizations work together to forge strategic partnerships for the benefit of our students. Through collaboration, we can rise to meet the challenges facing healthcare and prepare nurse-leaders who work to improve health outcomes in their communities.

Our Mission

IACN advances excellence in baccalaureate and graduate nursing education in service to the public through strategic initiatives, partnerships, and advocacy.

Our Vision

IACN is the leader in advancing baccalaureate and graduate nursing education in Illinois’ four-year institutions of higher education.

IACN is the leader in advancing baccalaureate and graduate nursing education in Illinois’ four-year institutions of higher education.

IACN is the leader in advancing baccalaureate and graduate nursing education in Illinois’ four-year institutions of higher education.

Our Values

As the leader in advancing nursing education at the collegiate level, IACN is guided by the following values.

As the leader in advancing nursing education at the collegiate level, IACN is guided by the following values.

As the leader in advancing nursing education at the collegiate level, IACN is guided by the following values.

Nursing Leadership

Preparing future nursing for success in leadership roles

Seamless academic progression

Creating clear academic paths for nurses at all levels

Innovation

Developing new ways of delivering healthcare education

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Welcoming all people into safe and supportive nursing environments

Mutual respect

Treating all students and patients with care and respect

Collaborative communication

Encouraging clear, transparent, and collaborative communication

Advocacy

Working for the advancement of nursing education in Illinois

Integrity

Maintaining the highest level of integrity in nursing education

IACN Leadership

Academic nursing education leadership starts here.

Charlene S. Aaron PhD, RN

Chancellor, Professor & Chair

Denise King MSN, RN-BC, CCM

Vice Chair

Tiffany Greer, Ph.D., MSN, RN

Secretary

Dr. Suling Li, PhD, FNP-BC, Professor

Treasurer