Timothy Carrigan RN, PhD

Tim Carrigan is the associate vice president of clinical operations at Rush University Medical Center, a 664 bed Magnet-designated academic medical center. In addition, he is an assistant professor at Rush University College of Nursing where he acts as an advisor to doctoral students.

Dr. Carrigan has spoken and presented on a variety of topics, including: leadership talent management and development, as well as the connection between quality, safety, and the patient experience. Additionally, Tim is on numerous governing boards, including Heartland Health Outreach, Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders, and previously the American Association of Men in Nursing. Tim is an active member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives, American College of Healthcare Executives, and the Chicago Healthcare Executives Forum.

Tim holds national certification as a nurse executive (NEA-BC) and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), as well as a fellow in the Chicago Institute of Medicine. In 2015 the Chicago Health Executive Forum (ACHE Chapter) awarded Tim the: Early Career Healthcare Executive Award. Dr. Carrigan received a PhD in nursing sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a BSN in nursing from Millikin University.