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…
Advocating for New Nurses: New Board Member Hannah Shufeldt
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…
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…
Call for Speaker Proposals – 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…
2023 Call for Nominations – Elected Positions
On behalf of the ANA-Illinois Nominating Committee and Board of Directors, the Nominating Committee invites you to participate in the 2023 ANA-Illinois Board of Directors Call for Nominations. In the coming months, the Nominations Committee will seek your help in identifying and encouraging strong and emerging leaders to seek board service and serve on the…
Thinking About Clinical Ethics with Lisa Anderson-Shaw
Ethical decision-making in a clinical setting isn’t always cut and dry—as much as we wish it would be. From decisions about patient discharges to allocation of resources, there’s no shortage of important issues related to clinical ethics that affect nurses’ lives every day. Lisa Anderson-Shaw, DrPH, MA, MSN, ANP-BC, HEC-C, is a certified clinical healthcare…
Meet Sam Davis, Jr., New ANA-Illinois Board Director
Sam Davis, Jr., MHA, RN, CNOR, is the new director of the ANA-Illinois Board of Directors. He was elected to a two-year term, beginning in 2023. Davis is Associate Vice President of Perioperative and Interventional Services at Rush University Medical Center. His responsibilities include ensuring his nursing team has the resources and support needed for…
ANA-Illinois Supports Bills to Address Nursing Workforce Issues in Illinois
The 103rd General Assembly of Illinois is in session, and ANA-Illinois is working hard on legislation that will ease workforce issues in Illinois. From pandemic-related stressors, a preexisting nursing shortage, and increased demand in new healthcare environments like telehealth and Hospital at Home, nursing leaders are looking for new solutions to an increasingly challenging workforce…
Join the 2023 Student Nurse March to the Illinois Capitol
For student nurses attending Student Nurse Political Action Day (SNPAD), the march to the Illinois Capitol is sure to be a memorable and powerful experience. “Watching 1,000 future nurses march towards the Capitol is awe inspiring,” says Susan Swart, EdD, MS, RN, CAE and Executive Director of ANA-Illinois. But the march and rally are…
Nursing Research Grants for Illinois Nurses’ Healthcare Projects
Applications are now open for the 2023 Illinois Nurses Foundation (INF) grants. Illinois nursing research grants from INF are available for registered professional nurses, APRNs, and nursing students to advance professional nursing practice; enhance safe, quality patient care; and promote innovative solutions. Funding is available for a wide range of projects. Applications are reviewed…