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Two students and professor in a nursing lab.

We care.

We are dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in education.

Student working with VR goggles in a lab.
A student getting trained with examining a baby.

We educate.

We aim to enhance health locally and globally through the training of highly skilled nurses.

We inspire.

We strive to make a positive impact on healthcare outcomes and improve the lives of individuals and communities.

Four students pose for a photo.

Points of Pride

  • Student Success

    MCN graduates have achieved consistently high NCLEX pass rates. In 2023, MCN's NCLEX pass rate was 93%.

  • History and Tradition

    Established in 1919, MCN was the first independent College of Nursing in the nation to be accredited by the National League for Nursing.

  • Illinois’ Only Downstate PhD in Nursing Program

    Our PhD in Nursing program is offered online and supported by engaged faculty and staff committed to student success.

Calendar

Mennonite College of Nursing offers events that are designed to give prospective students a comprehensive understanding of what to expect from the nursing program and what campus life is like. Weekly informative sessions and tours take place most Tuesdays at 3pm. If you are interested in touring our Springfield location, please contact MCNinfo@IllinoisState.edu.

Be a part of the new, exciting things happening in health care.

A new simulation center features an enhanced clinical education setting with virtual reality technology.

Learn More About the Simulation Center