Developing the nursing profession to transform healthcare in Illinois.
2020 Annual Report
Celebration of Nursing – Year in Review
The Illinois Nurses Foundation is proud to release the 2020 Annual Report. It provides a snapshot of recent events and accomplishments, including details regarding programs, awards, and grants funded by the Foundation.
The past year has been filled with unexpected challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We are proud of the heroic work done by the nurses of Illinois during the pandemic and hope you will join us in honoring “all Illinois Nurses” as Nurses of the Year.
About INF
We promote the health of the public by supporting nurses through charitable research and educational initiatives.
Our Programs
Through scholarships, grants, and various awards, we honor and support Illinois nurses.
Ways to Give
Support INF with a donation, the purchase of a memorial or honor gift, or by simply shopping on Amazon.
INF Grants
A Small Group of Nurses Can Accomplish Great Things
The INF provided grants that funded successful Public Health Nurse Academic-Practice Partnerships. Students from BSN, RN-BSN and MSN programs implemented projects serving local health department employees, community providers, parents, caregivers, and high-school students. Topics included employee wellness, sexually transmitted infection prevention, immunization adherence, and asthma.