Meet the experts leading the 2026 ANA-Illinois Nurse Educators Summit. Nursing education is evolving and preparing the next generation of nurses requires educators who are ready to evolve with it. On Friday, September 11, 2026, ANA-Illinois invites nurse educators and leaders to the 2026 Nurse Educators Summit: Transforming Nursing Education Through Shared Vision, Shared Governance,…
Meet the Voices of PIC 2026: Ethics, Courage and the Future of Nursing
What does it mean to put the ANA Code of Ethics into practice when nurses are faced with difficult decisions, competing priorities, and an ever-changing healthcare environment? On Saturday, September 12, 2026, nurses from across Illinois will come together for the ANA-Illinois Professional Issues Conference (PIC) to explore that question. This year’s conference will focus…
Call for Poster Presentations – 2024 Professional Issues Conference
The ANA-Illinois Professional Issues Conference will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in Lisle, Illinois. In 2022, we started a tradition of adopting a theme for the year. The theme would align with our mission and vision and help set the tone of our work for the year. Our theme for…
Meet the 2024 PIC Keynote Speaker: RaDonda Vaught
Education, communication, and continuous improvement are things that are talked about in nursing all the time. The reality for nurses is that they hold the power of life for many seeking medical care. RaDonda Vaught’s story is an example of what can happen when nurses make a mistake. ANA-Illinois has a legacy of promoting continuous…
Call for Speaker Proposals – 2024 Professional Issues Conference
The ANA-Illinois Professional Issues Conference will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Sheraton in Lisle, Illinois. In 2022, we started a tradition of adopting a theme for the year. The theme would align with our mission and vision and help set the tone of our work for the year. Our theme for 2024…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Nurses at the Student Nurse Political Action Day
Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Ph.D. Candidate Marcus D. Henderson, MSN, RN, whose passion for engaging with nursing students is matched only by his dedication to the profession, brings a fresh perspective to the stage at this year’s Student Nurse Political Action Day (SNPAD). His appointment as the keynote speaker is not just a…
2024 SNPAD Sponsorship Opportunities
On April 16, 2024, the 26th annual Student Nurse Political Action Day (SNPAD) will spark a new level of discussion, inspiration and connection for student nurses! Located in Springfield, Illinois, this event brings students, mentors, and education together. “This is an important day for Illinois student nurses, and I encourage them to make an effort…
SNPAD 2024: A Gateway for Nursing Students to Shape Policy, Connect, and Learn
“Student Nurse Political Action Day registration opening is exciting! I’m looking forward to meeting and connecting with nursing students like myself from across the state. This is an important day for Illinois student nurses, and I encourage them to make an effort to attend. I’m most excited for the march to the capitol building where I…
Call for Poster Presentations – 2023 Professional Issues Conference
The ANA-Illinois Professional Issues Conference will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Carle Forum in Urbana, Illinois. In 2022, we started a tradition of adopting a theme for the year. The theme would align with our mission and vision and help set the tone of our work for the year. Our theme for…
SNPAD 2023: A Powerful Day of Political Engagement
SNPAD 2023: A Powerful Day of Political Engagement On April 18, 2023, student nurses from across Illinois met for the 255h Annual Student Nurse Political Action Day (SNPAD). The event was held at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. This year, SNPAD brought together nearly 600 nursing students from 24 nursing schools…