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Defining Academic-Practice Partnerships in Nursing
Academic-practice partnerships are collaborative relationships between nursing education institutions and healthcare organizations. These partnerships are designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and clinical practice, ensuring that nursing students receive a well-rounded education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. Key Characteristics of Academic-Practice Partnerships 1. Research, Innovation, Shared Goals Partnerships often involve…
Defining Academic-Practice Partnerships in Nursing
Academic-practice partnerships are collaborative relationships between nursing education institutions and healthcare organizations. These partnerships are…
Addressing the Nursing Faculty Shortage in Illinois: A Critical Examination
For years, Illinois’ nursing higher education institutions have faced a growing challenge: a shortage of…
Helping Illinois’ Students Pass NCLEX — Illinois’ Colleges of Nursing React
As discussed in our most recent post, resiliency, accessibility, and NCLEX pass rates are closely…
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Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing Attends AACN Academic Nursing Leadership Conference in Washington D.C.
The Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing met at the American Association of Colleges of…
IACN-ICCD&D Join Meeting Sept. 19th
On Friday, September 13, 2019, the Illinois Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Illinois…
How COVID Affected NCLEX Scores
The NCLEX exam, or the National Council Licensure Examination is a standardized test that every…