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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…
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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 nursing faculty. This crisis has significant implications for the future of healthcare in the state, affecting not only the education and training of aspiring nurses but also the overall quality of patient care. In this post, we will delve into…
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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 linked. Advisors across higher education recognize that GenZ is different than previous generations, with unique challenges that put pressure on both educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Institutions of higher education are grappling with how to provide enhanced student support services…
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…
2023: Challenges in Nursing Education
This May a short walk across the stage of institutions across Illinois marked the end…
Success in Academic Progression Partnerships
Repeatedly, research has shown the Bachelor’s degree prepared RN has the enhanced skill set to…
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): RESPONDING TO A HEALTH CRISIS
Globally, we are in the midst of a battle against one of the largest healthcare…
Fostering Student Success and Addressing Disparities in an Online Learning Environment
While the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the routines of many people’s lives, nursing students and…
Higher Education in an Online Setting: Reflecting Back on Nursing Education in Spring 2020
Throughout the last few months, COVID-19 and the attempts to slow its spread have drastically…
IACN – Resiliency in Nursing
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “resilience” is defined as “an ability to recover from or adjust…
IACN Looks Forward: The Future of Nursing Leadership
What is leadership in nursing and how will it change? It’s a difficult question to…
IACN Supports Telehealth
With the rise of COVID-19, telehealth visits to medical providers since March 2020 have skyrocketed….
IACN: How COVID Affected NCLEX Scores
The NCLEX exam, or the National Council Licensure Examination is a standardized test that every…
IACN: Strengthening Nurse Presence in Public Health
Despite the fact that over 500,000 lives have been lost to the coronavirus, the United…
Public Health Policy: Empowering Students
While there are many facets to being a nurse — and learning how to be…
Shifting Demands of Nurses in the Age of COVID-19
Even before COVID-19, being a nurse was a demanding position. Working long, unconventional hours has…