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If you’ve got a question or two about the ICNR itself or how to join us, this section should give you all the answers you need.

If you still have a question, feel free to contact our Staff Member, Nancy C. Krier, at:
Tel: (630) 231-0474
E-mail: membership@IC4NR.org

General Questions

1. Why was the ICNR started?
The ICNR was formed to address the state of Illinois' nursing shortage, and develop recruitment and retention strategies to ensure an adequate RN workforce for the future.

2. Who are the leaders of the ICNR?
They are nurses from various nursing organizations, associations and health-care facilities in Illinois who have been voted into leadership positions by our members.

3. Who are the members of the ICNR?
They are any group or individual concerned about the nursing shortage and interested in ensuring an adequate number of nurses to provide quality health care to Illinois residents.

4. What has the ICNR accomplished?
The ICNR has designed and developed a Web site with information pertaining to the nursing shortage in Illinois for the media, other nurses and the public. We have presented testimony in Peoria related to the nursing shortage, and sent letters to the Governor’s Task Force on Patient Safety, as well as the Editor of the Chicago Tribune after the Michael Behrens series on nursing errors. We have also held workshops on how to recruit and retain nurses, and are planning another workshop for spring 2003.

5. What is the ICNR planning for the future?
We are planning programs to interest elementary and high school students in nursing careers, creating strategies to retain employed nurses, and developing programs to educate the public and media about the nursing shortage.

6. What are the frequency, length and location of meetings?
Our meetings are held every three months for the general ICNR membership and more frequently for members of the various committees. General meetings are four hours in length, and held via videoconference in Naperville and Springfield at the Illinois Hospital Association’s offices. Committee meetings are usually an hour in length and held via conference call.

7. Who should I contact for ICNR position statements if I am a member of the media?
Please send an e-mail to either President@IC4NR.org or Communications@IC4NR.org.

8. Will the ICNR provide recommendations for nursing schools or other health care-related organizations?
No, it is not our mission or intent to
review or recommend nursing schools or other organizations. However, on this site, in our Careers in Nursing section, you can find links to various schools and organizations.

9. How can I send general correspondence to the ICNR?
You can send general correspondence to our Staff Member, Nancy C. Krier, at:

Mail:
3N437 Norris Ave.,
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

Fax: (630) 231-7101

E-mail: membership@IC4NR.org

10. How can I obtain information about attending a nursing program in Illinois?
You can find everything you need in the Careers in Nursing section of this site.

Membership Questions

1. Who can join the ICNR?
Anyone interested in ensuring an adequate nursing workforce to meet the health-care needs of the state's residents.

2. How can I join the ICNR?
You can join the ICNR right here on our Web site through our online registering function. To find out specific information about becoming a member, please visit our Become a Member section.

3. What are the benefits to an organization joining the ICNR?
Besides the peace of mind of knowing you are helping to ensure the future of health care in Illinois is in good hands, you will be offered a hyperlink from our site to your site. You will also benefit from networking opportunities and the latest information about the Illinois nursing workforce.

4. What are the benefits to an individual joining the ICNR?
When you join us an individual, you will have a guaranteed voice in shaping the present and future nursing workforce in Illinois. You will also enjoy great networking opportunities and access to up-to-date information about the state of our current nursing workforce.

5. How do I know my membership application has been received?
You will receive confirmation by e-mail.

6. Why is it important to have an e-mail address as a member of the ICNR?
Since most of our business is conducted via e-mail, giving us your e-mail address is vital to ensuring you always know what’s going on, and when our next meeting and events will be.

7. How will my privacy be protected as a member of the ICNR?
Your name will be listed in the password-protected Members Only section of this site.

8. Is the membership fee tax deductible?
In most cases yes, but contact your tax advisor to be sure.

Member-Specific Questions

1. What should I do if I become a member and do not receive regular correspondence from the ICNR?
Contact our Staff Member, Nancy C. Krier, at:

Mail:
3N437 Norris Ave.,
West Chicago, Illinois, 60185

Fax: (630) 231-7101

E-mail: membership@IC4NR.org

2. How can I become part of the ICNR leadership team?
Attend all meetings, take part in committees and volunteer as needed. If you are interested in becoming a Board member, please contact a member of the Board or a committee chair.

3. How do I access the ICNR Members Only section of this site?
You will be assigned a password, which you will use to log into the section.

4. What should I do if I forget my password to the Members Only section?
Send a message to the Web master at: Webmaster@IC4NR.org.

5. Who should I contact if I have my password and cannot access the Members Only section?
The Web master. Send a message to: Webmaster@IC4NR.org.

6. What should I do if I need to change my membership information?
As a Member, you can update your contact information in the online membership directory located in the Members Only section of this site.