Academic Nursing Partners
Academic Nursing Partners
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Contact UsStrengthening California's nursing education capacity through excellence, compliance, and commitment to the future of healthcare.
Academic Nursing Partners (ANP) strengthens California's nursing education capacity by recruiting, preparing, and deploying board-compliant nurse educators. We are an agency built by educators, for educators, dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical excellence and academic instruction.
At Academic Nursing Partners, our mission is to advance excellence and equity in nursing education by connecting highly qualified, diverse nurse educators with academic institutions in need. We are committed to addressing the national shortage of nursing faculty through innovative, inclusive staffing solutions that ensure continuity, quality, and access in nursing education.
By partnering with universities, colleges, and healthcare organizations, we aim to fill critical gaps in nursing education, support faculty development, and cultivate the next generation of competent, compassionate, and high-caliber nurses prepared to meet the evolving needs of a diverse healthcare system.
We envision a future where California nursing programs graduate practice-ready nurses at scale, unhindered by faculty shortages. We aim to be the leading partner in bridging the gap between clinical practice and academia.
To be the leading partner in nursing education by bridging the gap between academia and practice — empowering institutions with exceptional and diverse educators who inspire the development of world-class nurses, advance health equity, and transform patient care.
The principles that guide everything we do at Academic Nursing Partners
We uphold the highest standards in nursing education, ensuring every educator and institution partnership enhances learning and patient outcomes.
We champion a culture where all educators and students are valued, respected, and supported, recognizing that diverse perspectives strengthen the quality of nursing education and the care it inspires.
We believe in the power of partnerships among educators, academic institutions, and healthcare systems to drive shared success and sustainable progress.
We design creative staffing and faculty development solutions that address the evolving challenges of the nursing educator shortage.
We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every relationship and decision.
We invest in the professional growth and leadership potential of nurse educators to elevate the future of nursing education and healthcare delivery.
Led by experienced educators committed to excellence in nursing education
Ph.D., MSN, RN
Executive Director
With over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, academic instruction, and program administration, Dr. Tailakh, a UCLA graduate and Cal State LA Professor, leads ANP with a focus on competency-based education, evidence-based instruction, and regulatory rigor.
Delivering measurable results and excellence in nursing education
Expert focus on RN and LVN program educator staffing across Southern California.
Successfully staffed clinical rotations in Med-Surg, OB, Pediatrics, Mental Health, and Critical Care.
Implemented a rigorous quality assurance process to ensure every placement meets partner standards.
Let's work together to build a stronger nursing education future for California.
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