At MCN, our goal is to set the standard for excellence in nursing practice and education, changing the world one exceptionally well-prepared nurse at a time.
That begins with you—our students.
We take a holistic approach to both nursing and education, focusing on the mind, body, and spirit of our patients and students. A supportive community of life-long learners, our faculty doesn't just stand at the front of the room and lecture. They get to know you, and serve as instructor, friend, and mentor.
MCN offers a variety of services and other resources for our students, all designed to make your time with us more valuable. We invite you to explore student life at MCN, and as always, if you have questions reach out to us at mcninfo@ilstu.edu.
Make friends, network, and explore interest areas with registered student organizations like the Student Nurses Association or other campus involvement opportunities, like Leadership Academy or Transcultural Nursing.
Freshmen and sophomores in the Traditional BSN program have the opportunity to live with other nursing majors on Floor 13 of Hewett Hall, a Themed Living Learning Community (TLLC) for Nursing students.
Residents of the floor will receive individualized attention from Mennonite College of Nursing faculty and staff who are committed to your academic success and acclimation into this professional major. Floor programs and activities include opportunities for you to interact with nursing faculty, administrators, and other student nurses.
MCN Talks about favorite experiences teaching"My favorite type of experience is when students are having that ‘aha!’ moment, and one in particular stands out to me." |
MCN Talks about the most rewarding part of working for ISU's College of Nursing"The most rewarding part of my role here is working with the students. We get incredible students." |
MCN Talks about how healthcare is changing."Health care is changing. Everything from the level of education of health care providers, to what patients are being treated for, to where patients are being treated, to how patients are paying for their care is being reshaped as a result of the changing health care environment. " |
MCN Talks about opportunities and challenges faced by nurses today"At MCN, we educate our nurse practitioners to provide primary care in a preventative way, so they can keep people healthy for as long as possible. I think, really, that education piece, to try to keep people healthy, is a big opportunity for our nurses." |
Bailey Bucher: Combating rural health disparities"Despite the many roadblocks that exist for rural health, Bailey is determined to make a difference not just in healthcare, but in her community." |
Khara Holland: A superhero in scrubs"Holland is quiet for a moment, and in her silence hangs the unspoken truth: Many of her kids do not make it." |
Alumni Lauren Bradley uses her degree to make the world a better place"La Rabida Children’s Hospital is a specialty hospital on the south side of Chicago. It isn’t like a regular hospital where patients arrive and leave within a few days. The children at La Rabida are in a middle ground." |
Marina Harris-Hardaway: A Lifelong Learner"I’ve heard people say, ‘People with advanced degrees—master’s or doctorate degrees—are not necessarily the smartest people. But rather, people who have the most perseverance.’”
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