Connect with us
Become a member

New Podcast Episode: Passing the Torch: Inside ISAPN’s Leadership Shift

Posted 2 days ago in Podcast

Inside ISAPN Episode 9 is live! In this special episode, Immediate Past President April Odom, DNP, FNP-BC sits down with President Chris Gill, DNP, CRNA for an open and energizing conversation about leadership transition, APRN unity, and the future of advocacy in Illinois. Together, they explore what it means to “pass the torch” and how ISAPN continues building a stronger, more unified professional community.

What You’ll Learn

  • Leadership Continuity: How a smooth presidential transition strengthens ISAPN’s mission, momentum, and policy influence.
  • Advocacy Priorities: Full practice authority, student loan burdens, parity in medical staff privileges, and the unified voice APRNs need in Springfield.
  • Unity Across Roles: Why CRNAs, NPs, CNMs, CNSs, and nursing assistants must show up together at the Capitol to shape statewide healthcare.
  • Mentorship in Action: How mentors shaped both April and Christopher’s leadership journeys—and why mentorship is essential for professional growth.
  • Preparing Future Leaders: The importance of engaging APRN students early, fostering community, and creating pathways for leadership development.
  • Member Power: How increasing ISAPN membership strengthens advocacy, networking, and statewide representation.

Who Should Listen

  • APRNs across all roles, CRNAs, NPs, CNSs, and CNMs, interested in policy, advocacy, and leadership.
  • APRN students and new graduates exploring professional involvement and mentorship opportunities.
  • Nursing leaders looking to strengthen advocacy engagement within their teams.
  • Members planning to attend Nurses Day at the Capitol and wanting deeper insight into ISAPN’s priorities.

Why It Matters Now

  • Illinois needs a unified APRN presence to address practice barriers, protect full practice authority, and influence legislation that impacts patient care.
  • The state’s workforce challenges demand strong leadership, mentoring, and student engagement to support the next generation of APRNs.
  • Membership growth directly expands ISAPN’s voice, advocacy power, and presence in state policy—especially as we head into Nurses Day at the Capitol on March 25th.
  • This episode highlights how ISAPN is preparing for the future by investing in leadership, community-building, and strategic advocacy.

Listen & Share

Stay connected,
The ISAPN Team