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 Illinois. Representatives from more than 30 Illinois’ providers of nursing education–both 4-year institutions and community colleges–were in attendance. The meeting was a celebration of information …
The NCLEX exam, or the National Council Licensure Examination is a standardized test that every state regulatory board uses to determine if a candidate meets eligibility requirements to become licensed as a nurse. Administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, there are two levels of NCLEX exams, and which test you take …
Despite the fact that over 500,000 lives have been lost to the coronavirus, the United States is seemingly turning a corner. New infections and deaths are down across the nation and the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine appears to be going smoothly in many states. While many different groups were responsible for the creation and …
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While there are many facets to being a nurse — and learning how to be a nurse — one that is particularly top of mind today is public health advocacy. The World Health Organization defines advocacy as “a combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, social acceptance and systems …
Even before COVID-19, being a nurse was a demanding position. Working long, unconventional hours has resulted in nursing being one of the top professions for burnout. Even worse, these stressors have been accentuated by the pandemic. Here at the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing, we understand the stress that nurses are under and the …
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Generally, it is accepted that there are two overarching factors that influence a person’s health: genetics and environment. Together, genetics and environment both play a role in a third way to think about health: lifestyle. Whether a person exercises, eats healthy, or participates in risky behaviors are all lifestyle choices that result from both genetics …
Diversity is, and has always been, one of the greatest strengths of our extraordinary nation. For nursing, diversity brings with it broader insight, more compassionate care, cultural sensitivity, and a variety of other positives. However, historically, nursing has struggled to increase diversity in our workforce. Why is that? In “Diversity Matters: Why Don’t We See …
Since the murder of George Floyd, many organizations, companies, and individuals have pledged to be anti-racist in order to make the world a more fair and equitable place. While the term “anti-racism” seems relatively straightforward, it can be confusing to those who are unfamiliar with it. According to a work titled NAC International Perspectives: Women …
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 made the announcement, in part, to raise awareness of the worldwide nurse shortage, noting that 9 million more nurses and midwives are needed by 2030 …
The NCLEX exam, or the National Council Licensure Examination is a standardized test that every state regulatory board uses to determine if a candidate meets eligibility requirements to become licensed as a nurse. Administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, there are two levels of NCLEX exams, and which test you take …
