ANA-Illinois is proud of the work we do in Springfield. In 2015, we collaborated with the Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing to form the Illinois Nurses Grassroots Coalition. We are proud of this collaboration and believe it makes us stronger as a profession and as an association. It takes a village, as they say,…
The election for the ANA-Illinois Officers and Directors will be held online from September 18 thru October 2nd. The election will be conducted electronically. Watch your email and this website www.ana-illinois.org for additional details. All terms are for two years. To review each candidate’s statement 2023 Candidate Profile Guide. 2023 ANA-Illinois slate of candidates in…
ANA Member Highlight Guadalupe Hernandez: A Leader Uniting Nursing Organizations and Shaping the Future When it comes to mentoring in the nursing field, there is no one who understands the benefits better than Guadalupe (Lupe) Hernandez, a winner of the Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Hernandez, a Care Connections Nurse…
One of the greatest honors is to be recognized by peers and experts for the outstanding work and contributions made. ANA-Illinois is providing opportunities for such recognition through our annual recognition awards. Nominations are open through August 31st. Awards will be presented during the Virtual Professional Issues Conference on November 4th. Descriptions of the awards…
Advocacy for education, healthcare, ethics, and policies is more important than ever in the healthcare industry. The mission of ANA-Illinois is to support nurses’ rights, advocate for their interests and education, and promote a sense of community within nursing. A study conducted by the University of St. Augustine Healthcare revealed a direct correlation between staffing…
Resilience and Personal Experience Drive Passion for Patient Advocacy: Meet Jessica Prothe Meet Jessica Prothe, a remarkable individual who has proven her commitment to nursing through her active involvement with ANA-Illinois. Jessica is a registered nurse and a graduate nursing student at Northern Illinois University, located just outside of Chicago in the greater Chicagoland area. Living…
Introducing Ashley Whitlatch, a trailblazing figure in the nursing community. Ashley holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Registered Nursing, specializing in Family Practice, and a Doctor of Nurse Practice. In addition to her nursing degrees, she earned a Master’s in Business Administration. With more than a decade of experience in nursing, Ashley understands…
Hannah Shufeldt, DNP, MSHCM, RN, CNOR, is the first nursing leader to hold the inaugural New Nursing Graduate position on the ANA-Illinois Board of Directors. She is the nurse manager for the cardiovascular operating room in the Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois. “Right now, I work in an operating room. I’m the manager, and…