Quality Matters, and You Should Care.
A History of Excellence 
Anyone who has taken a class online can agree - online education can be tough. When we decided to delve into the world of online ed all the way back in 2003, the whole idea of earning a degree online was still very new. But, we knew two things:
- Working nurses MUST have access to ways to continue their education and advance their careers.
- The working adult needs flexibility that oftentimes an on-campus program can not provide.
If you are investing precious time and hard-earned money going back to school, we better make sure that our program provides real-world value.
We are proud to say that our RN to BSN and Nursing Systems Administration MSN are ranked among 2018's "Best Online Programs" by U.S. News & World Report.
Student Success
Graduates of MCN consistently out perform their peers, both in the State of Illinois and nationwide.
- FNP Pass Rate: 100% (2016)
- NCLEX Pass Rate: 95% (2017)
- State Average: 86%
- National Average: 86%
Beyond Simply Academics
MCN faculty are known as master teachers and consistently win awards for their teaching expertise. But beyond that, MCN offers a variety of services and resources to help students succeed.
Embedded Librarian
We know that oftentimes our online students are working adults, many of whom have been out of school for a long time. In order to provide support and help ensure our students' success, our online programs feature an "embedded librarian" - an actual human being, whose job it is to help you with research and academic writing.
Research
Undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to work with nationally recognized nurse scientist faculty on their research.
Funding Your Education
All MCN graduate and undergraduate students are eligible for financial aid, provided you meet minimum credit hour requirements. Additionally, MCN offers many private scholarships and awards for nursing students and faculty.