Location
Bank of Springfield Center
1, Convention Center Plaza
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Date
03.25.2026
Time
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Nurses Day at the Capitol 2026: Advocate and Impact Healthcare Policy
Join us for a pivotal day of advocacy! Nurses from all backgrounds are invited to unite at the Nurses Day at the Capitol. This vital annual event serves as a platform for you to engage directly with key health policy issues and voice your perspectives to shape the future of nursing.
Schedule:
9:00 am – Registration Opens
9:30 am – 12:30 pm – Advocacy/Grassroots Update
12:30pm – Lunch
1:30pm – Leave for Capitol visits
Throughout the day, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:
- Learn about the 2026 Legislative Priorities from the ANA-Illinois and ISAPN Boards of Directors.
- Discuss critical issues with legislators in Springfield or your local district offices.
- Network during a complimentary lunch before heading to the Capitol to engage with elected officials personally.
- Hear from a panel of Nurses running for the Illinois House and Senate
Who Should Attend?
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Registered Nurses (RNs) in clinical practice, academia, and administration
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
Why Participate?
- Educate yourself and others on state health policy impacting nursing practice, education, and healthcare delivery.
- Advocate for your profession and community; the demand for nurse-led advocacy is at an all-time high.
- Earn 3.0 contact hours upon successful completion of the event requirements.
Make Your Voice Heard! This is your chance to influence healthcare policy and ensure that nursing views are integral in legislative discussions. Join us at the Capitol and stand for nurses across Illinois!