IHCA Partners With National Education Alliance to Improve Quality of Care

Between restrictive schedules and prohibitive costs, working nurses face many roadblocks to continuing their education. A partnership between the Indiana Health Care Association (IHCA) and the National Education Alliance (NEA) will give Indiana nurses the help they need to overcome those hurdles and advance within their profession.

Under the new partnership, the IHCA has secured the commitment of the NEA to provide a free NEA membership for all IHCA Members and a discount membership for non-IHCA members. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) working in IHCA member or non-member facilities will now be able to explore educational pathways to career advancement at an affordable cost through NEA degree programs, certificate programs, skill enhancement courses, and other exclusive member benefits.

“Access to high quality and affordable online classes through a nationally-recognized partner in the NEA will give nurses and other professionals the flexibility they need to complete their certification while maintaining the ability to work full-time,” said Scott Tittle, President of the IHCA.

As part of its member services and community outreach, the IHCA sponsors a variety of educational and training opportunities for IHCA Members and non-members alike to allow long term care professionals to advance their careers. This new initiative is also part of a broader effort to improve the quality of patient care by giving healthcare professionals the tools necessary to elevate their voice/contribution in the healthcare industry. Recognizing the direct correlation between education and the delivery of quality care, the IHCA continues to serve IHCA Members and Indiana communities through its advocacy efforts on behalf of long term care providers, consumers, and the workforce.

“We are honored to collaborate with Indiana Health Care Association to support the educational aspirations of healthcare employees working in member and non-member facilities,” said Josh Williams, SVP of Community Relations for the National Education Alliance.

For more on this partnership and discount available, click here.

About The National Education Alliance
The National Education Alliance is an advocacy group for adult learners. The National Education Alliance works with employers to advance their employees in the workforce and supports through providers and institutions that offer discounts, grants and unique educational offerings for the adult learner.