INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Lauren Amore Lauren Amore’s path to nursing has been both purposeful and deeply personal. With a foundation in business and healthcare leadership, Lauren began her journey with an MBA in Healthcare Management from WGU, followed by her MSN from Marquette University and a post-master’s certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care from […]
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Strengthening Rural Care: Introducing Our 2025 INF Rural Workforce Development Scholars
The Illinois Nurses Foundation created the Rural Workforce Development Nurse Scholarship to help nursing students who live in rural communities and plan to remain there after graduation. By easing the cost of education, the scholarship keeps talent where it is needed most. Better access. Stronger local hospitals. Healthier neighbors. Below you will meet this […]
Announcing Phase II of the INF Rural Health Initiative!
Rewarding Dedicated Rural Nurses Do you know a nurse serving in a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)? This is your chance—or theirs—to gain recognition and reward for unwavering dedication to rural healthcare. Retaining Nursing Talent Through Innovative Programs Beyond attracting new talent, retaining experienced nurses is crucial for the stability and effectiveness of […]
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
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 […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Ashlee Wright
Ashlee Wright DNP, APRN, CNP is an Advanced Practitioner at Springfield Clinic. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award by Amanda Connoyer for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Ashlee has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed to […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Elena Winters
Elena Winters MSN, APRN, CNP is an Advanced Practitioner at Springfield Clinic. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award by Amanda Connoyer for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Elena has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed to […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Eric Widstrom
Eric Widstrom MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC is a Unit Director at Rush University Medical Center. He has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award by Stephanie Yohannan for his outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Eric has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Marissa Wernick
Marissa Wernick MSN, RNC-OB is the Manager of Operations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award by Jessica Rosati for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Marissa has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Samantha Sumait
Samantha Sumait DNP, FNP-BC is a DNP for Planned Parenthood and Rush University. She has been nominated for the Illinois Nurses Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Award by Roshni Shah for her outstanding contributions to nursing and her community Samantha has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed […]