National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Name

National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Legal name

NAHN-Illinois – a Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, NAHN

Website

https://nahnillinois.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: NAHN-Illinois collects membership dues across multiple tiers including Student (unlicensed) at $50 annually, General at $100, Nursing Affiliate at $40, International Associate at $90, and Emeritus at $40. National membership with chapter affiliation is also available at $150 (one year) or $250 (two years). General and Emeritus members have voting privileges.
2. Job and Volunteer Listing Fees: Organizations and employers can post job opportunities through NAHN-Illinois's platform. A featured job listing (Program Nurse at Casa Central) is visible on the Jobs page, and the site offers a 'Post a Job' feature linking to paid job posting purchases.
3. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (e.g., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for the 2026 Gala) sponsor NAHN-Illinois events in exchange for brand visibility. The Sponsors page invites organizations to become sponsors at any future event, with the Scholarship and Awards Gala as a primary sponsorship vehicle.
4. Donations: NAHN-Illinois accepts donations through a dedicated Donate page. Donations support scholarships, community outreach, and operational activities of the chapter.
5. Advertising Revenue: NAHN-Illinois offers advertising placements on its website and communications to organizations seeking access to its nursing professional audience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NAHN-Illinois is a nonprofit professional nursing organization that provides tiered membership subscriptions, scholarship awards, mentorship programs, continuing education through monthly chapter meetings, job and volunteer boards, signature galas, and community health outreach events for Hispanic nurses and nursing students in Illinois. Members gain access to CEU opportunities, leadership development, the NAHN x Canopy Medical Spanish Training program, advocacy representation, and networking with healthcare employers.

Product overview

NAHN Illinois is a professional membership organization for Hispanic nurses, not a technology product company. Its offerings include membership programs at various tiers (Student, Nursing Affiliate, General, Corporate), annual scholarships for nursing students, job postings, volunteer and mentorship programs, community health events, and annual galas. The organization partners with Canopy for Medical Spanish training as an exclusive member benefit. There is no unified software platform or SaaS product—the organization operates primarily through its website for member services, event management, and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAHN Illinois Mentorship Committee: A committee focused on providing mentorship connection and support to nursing students and new nurses within the Hispanic nursing community.

Products and services

• NAHN Illinois Membership Program Tiered professional membership organization offering networking, continuing education, leadership development, and advocacy for Hispanic nurses in Illinois. Membership categories include Student (unlicensed) at $50/year, Nursing Affiliate at $40/year, General at $100/year (or $150/year national+chapter), Emeritus at $40/year, International Associate at $90/year (or $150 for two years), and Corporate membership.
• Scholarship Program Annual scholarship awards presented to NAHN-Illinois members enrolled in accredited nursing programs, based on membership activity, academic standing, and community engagement. Recipients must maintain active-paid membership for at least three months before the scholarship application deadline, and may receive a maximum of two scholarships from NAHN-Illinois.
• Job and Volunteer Board Employment opportunity listings and volunteer position postings for nurses and nursing students, including featured job postings from partners like Casa Central. Employers can purchase paid job postings and volunteer opportunity listings to reach the Hispanic nursing audience.
• Community Events and Volunteer Programs Health fairs, wellness events, mentorship programs, career days, and community outreach activities led by Hispanic nurses for the Hispanic community, including Vive tu Vida wellness events, food pantry partnerships, back-to-school block parties, and free health screenings.
• Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala Annual celebration event recognizing scholarship recipients and honoring Hispanic nurses, with the 2026 gala titled '40 Years of Impact: Honoring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future'. Held at Diamond Garden Banquet, Chicago, with corporate sponsorship opportunities.
• Monthly Chapter Meetings Monthly chapter meetings held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at rotating Illinois hospitals and nursing schools, featuring networking, chapter updates, and special topic presentations with continuing education opportunities from 5:30-8pm with light meal provided. RSVP required.
• Mentorship Program Student nurse mentorship connecting aspiring nurses with experienced Hispanic nursing professionals, including webinars and the End-of-Year Cafecito Mixer, with dedicated committee and contact infrastructure.
• NAHN x Canopy Medical Spanish Training Partnership with Canopy offering Medical Spanish courses for frontline clinicians, residents, and healthcare professionals, with exclusive 15-month access for the price of 12 months for NAHN members through the NAHN Member Portal. Announced 2026-05-19.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of service to Hispanic nurses and communities in Illinois
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canopy (Medical Spanish Training)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 May 2026NAHN partnered with Canopy to provide Medical Spanish courses designed for frontline clinicians, residents, and healthcare professionals. NAHN members receive exclusive access: 15 months of classes for the price of 12 months through the NAHN Member Portal. The partnership helps break language barriers in healthcare and empowers providers to deliver more compassionate, effective care for underserved communities.
• Mola Health (Chicago Mola)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago Mola Health is listed as a partner on the NAHN-Illinois Partners page. Mola Health is a Chicago-based organization focused on health equity and community wellness. The partnership supports NAHN-Illinois's mission of improving health outcomes in Hispanic communities through collaborative community health initiatives.
• ANA-Illinois (American Nurses Association Illinois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANA-Illinois, the state-level arm of the American Nurses Association, is listed as a partner of NAHN-Illinois. The partnership connects NAHN-Illinois members with broader nursing professional development resources, advocacy platforms, and networking opportunities within the Illinois nursing community.
• Alzheimer's Association Illinois ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHN-Illinois partners with the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter for Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (June). The partnership includes collaborative community education, brain health awareness campaigns (#ENDALZ), and resource sharing to support Hispanic families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is listed as a sponsor of the 2026 Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala, appearing on the event page as a sponsor with a linked logo. BCBSIL sponsorship aligns with the insurer's interest in supporting Hispanic health leadership and accessing the NAHN nursing network.
• Advocate Condell Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvocate Condell Medical Center hosts the August Chapter Meeting and provides refreshments and snacks for attendees. This venue partnership supports NAHN-Illinois's monthly chapter meeting rotation across Illinois hospitals and nursing schools.
• Your Brain Will Thank You (Brain Health Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHN-Illinois links to the Your Brain Will Thank You website (yourbrainwillthankyou.com) as part of its Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month activities. The partnership supports brain health education and awareness in Hispanic communities.
• NAHN National OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAHN-Illinois is a local chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the parent national organization. The chapter operates under NAHN's branding, benefits framework, and national conference structure. Members are encouraged to join both national and chapter memberships to access full benefits including the Hispanic Health Care International journal, national conferences, and the NAHN Medical Spanish Competency Training Program.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN): The national parent organization of which NAHN-Illinois is a chapter. Operates the same member model, dues structure, and national conference; directly comparable as the umbrella professional association for Hispanic nurses.
• American Nurses Association - Illinois (ANA-Illinois): State-level companion association for all nurses in Illinois, offering CEU, advocacy, and networking. Listed as a partner of NAHN-Illinois but competes for the same nurse membership wallet and employer sponsorship dollars in the same geography.
• National Black Nurses Association (NBNA): A national ethnic-nursing association for Black nurses with local chapters, parallel scholarship programs, and conferences. Closest structural analog to NAHN in mission, member model, and chapters-based delivery.
• Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA): A national ethnic-nursing association for Filipino-American nurses offering chapters, scholarships, CEU, and a national convention. Directly comparable as another ethnic-affinity nursing membership organization with a similar chapter-based delivery model.
• National Association of Catholic Nurses: U.S. professional nursing organization offering membership, CEU, and conferences organized around a shared identity. Comparable membership-based structure and scholarship programming for nurses seeking community and professional development.
• National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA): National association representing Hispanic physicians and health professionals with chapters, conferences, and advocacy. Sister organization to NAHN in the Hispanic health workforce ecosystem, with overlapping partnership, sponsorship, and advocacy channels.

Broad incumbents

• American Nurses Association (ANA): The largest U.S. professional nursing association, offering CEU, advocacy, and member benefits to all licensed nurses. Comparable in core offering (CEU, advocacy, networking) but operates at a national scale with much broader scope and institutional resources.

Emerging players

• National Student Nurses Association (NSNA): A pre-licensure nursing student organization with state chapters, conventions, and scholarships. Comparable on the student-member and scholarship dimensions, but limited to pre-licensure students and a complementary audience to NAHN-Illinois.
• Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated: A national nursing sorority with local chapters, scholarships, and community health programming. Comparable as a community-based nursing organization with scholarships and volunteer programming, but structurally different as a sorority rather than a professional association.

Others

• Minority Nurse Magazine: A media and resource platform serving minority nurses, including scholarship listings and career resources. Adjacent to NAHN-Illinois as a channel for Hispanic and minority nursing community engagement, but operates as a media outlet rather than a membership association.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nahn_illinois
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nahn-illinois
• Instagraminstagram.com/nahn_illinois

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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