One region. 23 member institutions. A single mission: the Inland Empire's nursing workforce.
Schools, colleges, and clinical facilities at one table — sharing placement standards, policy updates, and best practices, and celebrating the mentors training the next generation of nurses.
What's happening across the consortium
Refreshed after every meeting cycle — deadlines, opportunities, and decisions that affect your students and staff.
VA Post-Baccalaureate RN Residency
12-month residency with UC Davis School of Nursing. $67,133/yr stipend + benefits. Cohort begins March 22, 2027. BSN, GPA ≥ 3.3, <1 yr post-grad. Click for the full flyer.
2026–27 Membership Dues
Assessed in June, due October 15. Pay by check to the PO Box, or use the online Pay / Contribute page when card checkout is active. Publicly funded organizations are exempt.
Committees & Leadership Nominations
The Bylaws and Nominations Committees are convening — all members welcome. Nominate yourself or a colleague for leadership, and complete the Affiliation & Engagement Survey.
Standardized Clinical Placement Calendar
A cross-member committee is exploring a region-wide placement approval schedule, modeled on the LA and Orange County consortiums — one calendar for requests and approvals.
Education and healthcare, at one table
Since its founding, IEHEC has facilitated quality nursing education across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We don't manage clinical placements — we strengthen the relationships behind them. Five times a year, deans, directors, educators, and hospital leaders sit down together and get straight answers.
Schools hear it first
Placement windows, vaccination policies, medication rules, and new-grad program timelines — direct from every major facility, before they affect your students.
Facilities say it once
Communicate expectations — onboarding, social media policy, EMR access — to every nursing program in the region in a single forum.
Everyone celebrates
Annual cash awards for outstanding nurse mentors and students, guest-speaker education sessions, and a network that answers the phone.
How to become a member
Our campuses & facilities
Where the Inland Empire's nurses learn and train.
2025–2026 member institutions
Every name links to the organization's site. Twenty dues-paying members plus three publicly funded partners.
- California Baptist University Member
- CSU San Bernardino Member
- CSU Fullerton Member
- Azusa Pacific University Member
- Loma Linda University Member
- Concordia University Irvine Member
- Westcliff University Member
- Stanbridge University Member
- West Coast University Member
- Arizona College of Nursing Member
- Riverside City College Member
- Chaffey Community College Member
- College of the Desert Member
- American Career College Member
- San Joaquin Valley College (Carrington) Member
- South-West College Member
- United Nursing College Member
- California Nurses Educational Institute Member
- Ontario Health Education Member
- Redlands Community Hospital Member
- Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Member
- Riverside University Health System Public Partner
- Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Public Partner
- VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Public Partner
Celebrating the people who make clinical education work
Every spring, IEHEC honors outstanding nurse mentors and students — with real cash awards, presented live at the April meeting. Click the trophy. Go on.
🎖 Recipient Wall — 2026 winners
Tap a card to flip it.
April 2026 Dedication to Excellence recipients. Have earlier-year names? Email the web liaison.
🏅 Nominate a Nurse Mentor
Fill this out and hit send — it opens a pre-addressed email to the Awards Committee (Eileen Jarvina, VA Loma Linda). Attach the completed application packet before sending.
Third Thursday, every other month
9:00–10:30 AM Pacific (12:00–1:30 PM Eastern) · hybrid. Hosting rotates among member campuses — recent hosts: Westcliff, American Career College Ontario, Marsha Fuerst.
*Projected from the standing schedule; confirmed dates announced by email.
Consortium Officers
✉️ Click any officer to email them directly.
Best-practice documents
FAQ
Does IEHEC manage clinical placements?
No. We strengthen the relationships behind placements — shared best practices, written guidelines, and direct school-to-facility communication at every meeting.
How do I join, and what do dues cover?
See About / Join. Dues fund the awards program, CPA services, PO Box, and operations. Publicly funded organizations participate dues-free.
Can I pay dues online?
Yes — see Pay / Contribute for card checkout when Stripe links are active. You can always pay by check to PO Box 12223, San Bernardino, CA 92403. Contributions (not dues) use the same page.
Can I attend virtually?
Yes — meetings are hybrid. Email us for the link and location. 9:00–10:30 AM PT (12:00–1:30 PM ET).
Pay dues or make a contribution
Support IEHEC operations, awards, and CPA services. Online checkout uses Stripe when links are active. You can always pay by check.
💳 2026–27 Membership Dues
Annual dues for dues-paying member institutions. Due October 15, 2026. Publicly funded partners remain exempt.
🎁 Make a contribution
Optional gifts toward awards, education sessions, or general operations. Choose an amount — not a dues payment.
Card payments are processed securely by Stripe. IEHEC never stores card numbers on this site. Publicly funded orgs: do not use the dues button — contact us if you need a receipt for participation.
🔐 Members-only area
Dues status, treasurer detail, meeting minutes, and payment. Financial information lives only behind this login — never on the public pages.
Member sign in
Welcome back 👋 MEMBERS ONLY
💰 Treasury snapshot 🔒
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| PO Box annual fee (pending) | $216.00 |
| CPA — Ibarra & Associates (Jan) | $320.00 |
| 2026 Awards budget | $3,000.00 |
Full treasurer reports are distributed at consortium meetings.
📈 Funding level over time 🔒
Balances from treasurer reports presented at each meeting. Updated after every cycle.
🧾 Your dues status
2026–27 dues due Oct 15, 2026.
✔️ Check payable to IEHEC → PO Box 12223, San Bernardino, CA 92403
💳 Online card checkout: Pay / Contribute
📁 Member documents 🔒
| Document | |
|---|---|
| Membership / Invoice Form | Open |
| Mentor Award Application 2026 | Open |
| VA Career Fair Flyer | Open |
| VA PBRNR Residency Flyer | Open |
🔒 Meeting minutes & treasurer reports are not posted online. Request copies from the Secretary (a.keller@ruhealth.org) or pick them up at any meeting.
📊 2025–26 membership
Full roster with payment records is in the treasurer report above.
Get in touch
Submitting opens an email to the consortium inbox with your message pre-filled — hit send in your mail app and we'll reply to your address.
Inland Empire Healthcare Education Consortium
✉ inlandempireconsortium@gmail.com
📮 PO Box 12223, San Bernardino, CA 92403
🗓 Sept · Nov · Jan · Mar · May — 3rd Thursday, 9:00 AM PT (12:00 PM ET)
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