Jacqueline Morris is a dedicated nursing advocate with a strong commitment to policy and legislative change. Her career in nursing has been shaped by her passion for improving the profession, ensuring that bedside nurses have a voice in key policy decisions. Morris actively engages in health policy and advocacy, taking on leadership roles in organizations…
Embracing Change: The 2025 Revision of the Code of Ethics for Nurses
The Code of Ethics for Nurses has guided nursing professionals for over 60 years with a foundational ethical framework. The 2025 revision, developed with the collective insights of over 6,000 nurses globally, reflects the current healthcare landscape and equips nurses to tackle future challenges with ethical integrity and professional excellence. Collaborative and Comprehensive Review Process…
5 Reasons Students Can’t Miss Matt Harless at SNPAD
Student Nurse Political Action Day is a day dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering the next generation of nurses to become advocates for the nursing profession. This year, Matt Harless joins the day as a Keynote Speaker on the importance of de-escalation. Harless is a dedicated bedside nurse, mentor, and fierce advocate for nursing issues…
We Want to See Your Nursing Pins!
We Want to See Your Nursing Pins! Do you have a nursing pin that holds special meaning to you? We’re looking for photos of nursing pins to showcase the deep significance they hold in the nursing community. Whether it’s the pin you received at your pinning ceremony or one passed down through generations, we’d love…
Nominations Open: 2025 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards
Recognize the next generation of nursing leaders! The 11th Annual 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards honor young professionals who are making a lasting impact in practice, education, and administration. If you know an exceptional nurse under 40 in Illinois, now is the time to nominate them. These individuals go beyond their daily responsibilities,…
Empowering Future Nurses: RaDonda Vaught’s Journey and Insights at SNPAD
RaDonda Vaught is a former nurse from Nashville, Tennessee. In 2017, she made a medication mistake that had tragic consequences. Her error cost the life of her patient. As a result, Vaught lost her nursing license. She was also charged with two felonies, Negligent Homicide and Abuse of an Impaired Adult. Vaught has spent the…
Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year from ANA-Illinois! As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to find and embrace new opportunities, goals, and growth. New Year’s resolutions are a chance to reflect, refocus, and reimagine what is possible. Whether your goal is a step forward in your career, or making self-care a priority, new years…
Meet the ANA-Illinois New Board Members!
The ANA-Illinois Board of Directors is growing stronger with the addition of six outstanding new members, each bringing unique experiences, perspectives, and a shared commitment to advancing the nursing profession. From seasoned leaders to passionate advocates for new graduates, these individuals embody the vision and values of ANA-Illinois. Your New VP: Samuel Davis Jr. Sam…
Inspiring Leadership: Sarah Quick’s Journey from SNAI President to ANA-Illinois New Graduate Chair
Sarah Quick’s journey in nursing is a story of dedication, resilience, and leadership. Throughout her path, Sarah faced the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, pursued her nursing degree, and found her stride in leadership within the Student Nurse Association of Illinois (SNAI). Rising from Vice President to President, she discovered her passion for connecting nursing…
ANA-Illinois Step by Step Process to Setting and Achieving Your Goals
Part of achieving a successful and satisfying career is advancement. But how do you move forward? By setting goals. In both personal and professional life, goal setting is what drives us to keep learning and achieving new things. As nurses, setting goals is critical for career advancement. As healthcare grows and evolves with new technologies…