Illinois faced nursing shortage before COVID-19 stressed health care

By Laura Bianchi

02/24/2021

An impending health care worker shortage argues for a bill that would allow Illinois to join a multi-state nursing license compact. Nurses could see improved job options.

TAGS: COVID-19, nurse, occupational licensing

How second chances are saving lives in Illinois

By Austin Berg

04/15/2020

Creason’s dream was to become a registered nurse. But for her and many like her in Illinois, that dream nearly died.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, criminal justice reform, nurse

Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients

03/20/2020

To prepare for a rise in hospital visits, Illinois should remove interstate barriers for medical professionals.

TAGS: coronavirus, COVID-19, Mike Zalewski, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, nurse

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

Illinois students could soon benefit from scholarship money to help them find a tutor, attend ACT or SAT prep sessions, pay tuition, get special education services or assist with other academic needs. That will happen in Illinois only if Gov. J.B. Pritzker lets the state’s schoolchildren benefit from the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program, established...

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Illinois faced nursing shortage before COVID-19 stressed health care

How second chances are saving lives in Illinois

Bill would allow licensed, out-of-state nurses to serve Illinois patients

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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