Laura Johnson MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, BMTCN is a Clinical Nurse Manager at Rush University Medical Center. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Awards by Colleen Bruen for her passion for community health, commitment to eliminating healthcare disparities, and dedication to nursing education make her a true leader in the […]
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INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Lindsay Hong
Lindsay Hong MSN, RN, CRRN is a Nurse Manager at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Awards by Sharon Rangel for her passion for community health, commitment to eliminating healthcare disparities, and dedication to nursing education make her a true leader in the field. Lindsay has […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Jesse Herron
Jesse Herron DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMH-BC is the Director of PMHNP Residency at Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center. He has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Jesse has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Heather Heicher
Heather Heicher APRN, PMN-BC is a Nurse Practitioner at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Heather has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed to highlight […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Sunny Hampsey
Sunny Hampsey MBA, MSN, RN is the Vice President of Nursing at Springfield Clinic. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Awards by Trina Fry for her passion for and dedication to nursing. Sunny has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Elise Gentile
Elise Gentile MS, APRN, CPNP is a APRN Pediatric Complex Care at Advocate Children’s Hospital. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Awards by Kimberly Wittmayer for her passion for and dedication to nursing. Elsie has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Claudine Garcia
Claudine Garcia MSN, RN, AGACNP-S is a Staff Nurse at UI Health. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Awards by Anna Julia Berg for her passion for and dedication to nursing. Claudine has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed to […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Krzysztof Garbarz
Dr. Krzysztof Garbarz is not only a remarkable nursing professional but also an inspiring educator and leader in the healthcare field. His work as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), combined with his contributions to global health and leadership in nursing education, has made a significant impact on the local and international healthcare communities. His commitment […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Rachel Ewing
Rachel Ewing is more than just a Chief Nursing Officer at Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH); she is a dedicated, highly skilled, and compassionate leader who has made a profound impact on the hospital, its staff, and the community. Since joining FMH in 2021, Rachel has showcased her ability to lead with integrity, foster innovation, and […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Irina Evans
As a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner and Lead Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) for Heart Failure and Cardiac-Obstetrics at Advocate Lutheran General, Irina Evans’s impact on patient care and the professional development of her peers is profound. Her contributions not only help shape innovative programs but also inspire others around her through her leadership, empathy, and dedication. […]