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NextGen Ambassador Spotlight: Tori Boyer, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Advancing Nursing Through Evidence and Empathy For Dr. Boyer, nursing represents the powerful intersection of clinical expertise, advocacy, and human connection. Drawn to the profession for its ability to lead with both evidence and empathy, Dr. Boyer has consistently pursued opportunities that extend beyond the bedside engaging in education, quality improvement, scholarship, and implementation science…
NextGen Ambassador Spotlight: Melissa Garcia, BSN, RN
A Calling Rooted in Compassion For Melissa Garcia, nursing has always been more than a career, it is a calling rooted in service, empathy, and purpose. Inspired from a young age to help others through difficult moments, Melissa describes nursing as an opportunity to be “someone’s sunshine on their worst day.” Being named a 2025…
Nominations Open for the 2026 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards
The Illinois Nurses Foundation invites nominations for the 2026 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards. This marks the 12th year of recognizing Illinois nurses under age 40 who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and meaningful impact in nursing practice, education, research, and administration. These awards honor nurses who extend their influence beyond daily responsibilities. Honorees improve…