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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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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…
Is the DNP Appropriate for the Nurse Educator?
Frank D. Hicks, PhD, RN, CNE As nursing education evolves, so does the debate over…
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…