Wendy Campos, BSN, RN, CMSRN, is a dedicated ICU nurse at Trinity Health, has been nominated by Rocio Sanchez. Wendy’s commitment to nursing excellence and community service, both locally and globally, exemplifies the essence of what it means to be a nurse leader. Wendy has been awarded the 2024 Illinois Nurses foundation 40 Under 40 […]
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INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Sara Bynon
Sara Bynon Neely, DNP, RN is an outstanding nursing leader at Rush University with a dedication to bringing healthcare to those who have challenges accessing it. She has been nominated by Melissa Kalensky for the prestigious INF 40 Under 40 award for her efforts and leadership in serving her community. Sara has been awarded the […]
40 Under 40 Winner: Prechus Brooks
Preshus Brooks, BSN, RN, NE-BC has been nominated by Nixon Odari for the prestigious INF 40 Under 40 award. Preshus exemplifies excellence in nursing through her dedicated leadership, advocacy for underserved communities, and commitment to the essence of nursing care. As the Director of Residential Nursing and Client Services at the Children’s Home Association of […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Mary Bowman
Dr. Mary Bowman, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, SANE, AAHIVS, is a trailblazer in transgender-inclusive healthcare and a dedicated advocate for healthcare justice. Dr. Bowman has been nominated by Dana Merk for the INF 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award, an honor well-deserved for their transformative contributions to nursing and beyond. Mary has been awarded the […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Angela Asmakpoulos
Dr. Angela Asimakopoulos, DNP, APRN, is an exceptional leader and healthcare professional at UI Health, who has been nominated for the prestigious INF 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award by Sisay Mersha. Dr. Asimakopoulos exemplifies the highest standards of nursing leadership and clinical expertise, and her contributions to healthcare are both inspiring and transformative. […]
INF 40 Under 40 Award Winner: Kendall Anderson
Kendall Anderson, MSN, RN, CPN, is a nursing leader at Advocate Children’s Hospital. From her early days as a nursing tech to her current role as Practice Manager of Pediatric Sub-Specialties, Kendall’s journey showcases her relentless dedication to advancing pediatric healthcare, advocating for nurses, and driving systemic change. Kendall has been nominated for the 2024 […]
40 Under 40 Award Winner: Rachel Adekoya
Rachel Adekoya is a shining example of a visionary, transformational leader within the nursing profession. As a highly accomplished Nurse Manager at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Rachel holds numerous certifications, including rehabilitation nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and Nurse Executive. Her academic credentials are equally impressive, holding a Master of Science in Nursing. Rachel has been nominated for […]
Announcing Our Revamped Nurse of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Awards!
Announcing Our Revamped Nurse of the Year & Lifetime Achievement Awards! We are thrilled to introduce the newly revamped and reimagined Nurse of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards! These prestigious honors have been updated to better reflect the incredible contributions and dedication of nurses in our community. Nurse of the Year Award Our Nurse […]
Get Ready to Party! Celebrating 10 Years of 40 Under 40 Excellence
Get Ready to Party! Celebrating 10 Years of 40 Under 40 Excellence Hey Amazing Nurses of Illinois, Did you hear the news? Nominations for the 40 Under 40 Awards closed on April 30th, and guess what? We’ve received an overwhelming response! Now, it’s time for the real excitement to begin as the planning committee gears […]
Illinois 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award Winner Highlight: Eleni Key
Illinois 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award Winner Highlight: Eleni Key Meet Eleni Key, an Assistant Professor at Lakeview College of Nursing. She has been nominated for the class of 2023 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders Award. Designed to highlight young nurses who are making a lasting difference in the […]