Lorna Finnegan, Dean, Loyola University Chicago Nurse practitioner (NP) programs have a long history of producing safe and competent NPs; however, bold, transformative leadership is needed to set a minimum standard for quality NP education to support a 21st-century healthcare system. This paper is a call to action for leaders in NP education to transition …
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE, has spent decades working in nursing education. As the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Affairs at Rush University College of Nursing and the Chair of the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing (IACN), he plays a vital role in advocating for nursing faculty, students, and institutions across the …
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Ensuring your nursing program meets CCNE’s Standard IV is essential for maintaining accreditation and demonstrating program effectiveness. Crafting clear, data-driven reports is key to showcasing your program’s success and driving continuous quality improvement. Check out this CCNE webinar session and learn more!
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE As nursing education evolves, so does the debate over the most appropriate academic pathway for nurse educators. In this OpEd, Dr. Hicks argues that the DNP with a nurse educator focus is an appropriate degree for nurse educators. He asserts that the nurse educator is an advanced nursing practice …
The Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing met at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. The conference, which coincided with AACN’s 50th anniversary, welcomed more than 675 nursing leaders from across the country. At the conference, Deans and Associate Deans of nursing institutions came together with …
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 …
