Dawn Thorson

Nurse Practitioner · Livingston County Health Department

Nurse Practitioner Cornell, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
24 years
since Aug 2002
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse PractitionerCurrent
Livingston County Health Department
Since Aug 2002 · 24 years · Cornell, IL

Education

Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing
Master's degree
1999 – 2001
Rockford Memorial School of Nursing
Diploma
1977 – 1980

Skills

Critical Care Nursing Education Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Patient Education Nursing Acls Bls Pediatrics

About Livingston County Health Department

Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M

Professional Overview

Dawn Thorson is a Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Livingston County Health Department, based in Cornell, IL. As a nurse practitioner, Thorson contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Cornell, IL. They have been with Livingston County Health Department for 24 years. Thorson holds academic credentials, including Master's degree and Diploma, from Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing and Rockford Memorial School of Nursing. Core competencies include Critical Care, Nursing Education, Acute Care, Nurse Practitioners, Patient Education. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Cornell, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Dawn Thorson is one of them.
  • 1,975 Nurse Practitioners are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 3 contacts at Livingston County Health Department are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in IL: Northwestern Medicine (45), Advocate Health Care (42), Rush University Medical Center (40).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dawn Thorson located?

Dawn Thorson is based in Cornell, IL. They are currently affiliated with Livingston County Health Department.

What is Dawn Thorson's specialty?

Dawn Thorson specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Dawn Thorson currently work?

Dawn Thorson currently works at Livingston County Health Department. They have been there for 24 years.

What is Dawn Thorson's educational background?

Dawn Thorson attended Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing and Rockford Memorial School of Nursing.

How do I contact Dawn Thorson for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in IL?

Nurse Practitioners in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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