ISAPN - Illinois Society for Advanced Practice Nursing

04/01/2026

Advocacy doesn’t stop at the Capitol and neither does growth.

This month, ISAPN is building on the momentum from Nurses Day at the Capitol with a continued focus on what matters most: protecting practice and strengthening clinical excellence.

With our Pharmacology Update on April 17, we’re equipping APRNs with the latest insights on prescribing, safety, and compliance because strong practice starts with staying informed.

If you’re practicing in Illinois, this is your reminder to stay engaged, connected, and involved in the profession shaping your future.

🔗 Read the full newsletter on LinkedIn:

Hello, ISAPN Community, March was not just a moment. It was a movement.

03/31/2026

Learn from the experts shaping APRN practice. Our 2026 Pharmacology Update speakers bring real-world experience, clinical expertise, and insights you can immediately apply in practice.

This is your opportunity to:
✔️ Strengthen prescribing confidence
✔️ Stay ahead of clinical updates
✔️ Learn from leaders in the field

📅 April 17 | Champaign, IL

👉 Register now: begin.isapn.org/pharmacology2026/

03/27/2026

This week, ISAPN and ANA-Illinois showed up strong at Nurses Day at the Capitol, advocating for our profession, our patients, and the future of healthcare in Illinois.

200 nurses. One mission: ADVOCACY 💥

Why do we advocate? 🗣️
Because policies shape practice.
Because our patients depend on it.
Because APRNs deserve representation.

If you’re not involved m, decisions will still be made, but without your voice!

Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and continues to lead! 💚

03/24/2026

150+ nurses are pulling up tomorrow for Nurses Day at the Capitol! 🔥 This is your reminder: nurses are NOT sitting on the sidelines.

This is what it looks like when nurses come together to stand for something bigger our patients, our profession, and our future.

This is what leadership looks like in action. See you tomorrow!

03/18/2026

One week from today, APRNs across Illinois will gather in Springfield for Nurses Day at the Capitol. This is not just an event. It is advocacy in action.

ISAPN is proud to stand alongside ANA-Illinois to ensure APRNs are represented where decisions are being made. If you have not registered yet, this is your reminder. One week. One opportunity to stand united.

Join us in Springfield. Let’s show up strong: join.ana-illinois.org/nursesday2026/

03/17/2026

Meet our March Member of the Month: Julie Mudge, DNP, APRN-FPA, ANP-BC. Julie Roche Mudge

While maintaining clinical practice, she continues to advocate for APRNs to have a seat at the table where healthcare decisions are made. Her guiding principles in healthcare: kindness and communication.

Read her full story: isapn.enpnetwork.com/nurse-practitioner-news/227152-march-member-of-the-month-julie-mudge

👏 Join us in congratulating Julie on this well-deserved recognition!

03/16/2026

Scope clarity matters. Safe prescribing matters. Clinical excellence matters.

Pharmacology Update 2026 equips Illinois APRNs with the latest evidence, regulatory insight, and practical prescribing updates to strengthen patient care and professional practice.

Seats are limited. Register now and join us in April: begin.isapn.org/pharmacology2026/