What’s the Difference?
The Illinois Nurses Association (INA) and the Illinois Board of Nursing (IBON) are often confused because they almost sound the same. Do you know the difference?
| Illinois Nurses Association |
Illinois Board of Nursing |
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Address:
105 W. Adams, Suite 2101
Chicago, IL 60603
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Address:
320 W. Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62786 |
About INA:
 Professional Membership Association composed of registered nurses
Board of Directores elected by membership
Founded in 1901
Associate of the American Nurses Association (ANA) |
About IBON:
Legally constituted body, state agency which regulates nursing practice (LPN, RN, CM, CNP, CNS, CRNA) in Illinois.
Created in 1907
Member of the National Council of Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) |
| President: Pam Robbins, RN |
Chair Person: Julio Santiago, RN |
| Executive Director: Susan Swart, MS, RN |
Nursing Coordinator: Michelle Bromberg, MSN, APN, BC |
Mission Statement:
INA, the organization of registered professional nurses, will improve health standards and influence the delivery of quality health care services for all people. They will foster high standards for nursing practice, stimulate and promote the professional development of nurses and advance their economic and general welfare. They will empower nurses and influence health policy through political action. |
Mission Statement:
Provide leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection |
Functions:
To promote standards of nursing practice, nursing eduation and nursing services as defined by ANA
To promote the adherence to ANA code of ethical conduct
To act and speak for the nursing profession in Illinois in regard to legislation, governmental programs, and health policy.
To promote and protect economic and general welfare of nurses
To represent nurses and serve as a spokesperson with allied professional community, governmental groups and the public.
To assume an active role as consumer advocate
To promote relationships and collaboration with the Student Nurses Association of Illinois Nurses Association |
Functions:
License & maintain records for RNs, LPNs, and APNs
Interpret the Nurse Practice Act
Approve nursing education programs in Illinois
Introduce and monitor legislation Impacting nursing regulation; promulgation administrative rules
Collaborate with other nursing organizations, governmental agencies & public regarding nursing regulation
Investigate complaints against nurses and carryout appropriate disciplinary actions
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