Find Your Nursing Support System in ANA-Illinois
In ANA-Illinois, you'll find a supportive, energizing community of nurses who care deeply about each other and the nursing profession.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY
Join an inclusive and welcoming professional nursing organization with people who feel like family.
Become a member today and see why...
100+ nurses join ANA-Illinois each month!
Over 1,400 nurses joined us in 2023!
6,568 nurses connect on our social media.
When you're a part of ANA-Illinois, you are a part of something that's so much bigger. You get all these educational opportunities, these networking opportunities. You meet wonderful, wonderful people. The work that ANA-Illinois is doing is just major. It's important and I'm happy to be a part of it.
ASHLEY WHITLATCH, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C
CSH, Director of Nursing Operations
Engage, Learn, & Advocate
JOIN >The Voice for Nurses in Illinois
In ANA-Illinois, we care a lot about what’s happening in nursing today. We’re at the
forefront of issues so we can help each other become better nurses and better advocates:
Active daily on social media – Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and LinkedIn
Weekly text messaging – No more than 4 texts a month
Monthly Events – Both in-person and online opportunities
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When you get involved in ANA-Illinois, you’ll find an essential professional support system and a renewed sense of belonging and connection among friends who truly understand the important work you do—and can offer a helping hand along the way.
You don’t want to spend another year without them.
In-depth and innovative continuing education opportunities
Fun and friendly networking events
Opportunities to share diverse experiences and perspectives
When you join ANA-Illinois, you’ll meet other nurses of all ages and stages who want to help you succeed.
An Engaged Leadership Staff
WHAT OUR LEADERSHIP SAYS
My promise is to continue to be visible, listen, compromise, and deliver a brighter future to the nurses of Illinois. I am excited about the prospects that come with this role – leading the nurses of Illinois. We have a lot to be proud of in our profession, but there is work to be done.
ZEH WELLINGTON, DNP, RN, NE-BC
JOIN ANA-ILLINOIS TODAY >JOIN ANA-ILLINOIS TODAY >Enhance Your Nursing Career & Well-being
Along with all the benefits of an active, inspiring professional organization, nurses in the ANA-Illinois family receive access to the following:
Regular in-person and online events that meet your professional needs, develop your technical skillset, and provide necessary contact hours to help you maintain licensure
Discounted rates on continuing education modules and ANCC certification
ANA's CE library for professional growth and professional tools like CINAHL® and PubMed Citations
Insurance plans through trusted partners who understand nurses’ needs
Free, members-only journals and publications like the American Nurse Today, The American Nurse, OJIN, ANA Smartbrief, and Capitol Update for the latest industry news, conversations, and guidance
Engage with Peers & Experts for Only $15.75/mo. or $183/yr.
Find Your Nursing Support System in ANA-Illinois
