Mennonite College of Nursing

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.

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.

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23-24 Flame Front Page

The Flame Magazine 2024/2025 is Here!

The Flame magazine is an annual publication that highlights alumni, students and college accomplishments.

Explore the 2024 edition

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.

Seize your opportunity

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.

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.

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What's Happening in MCN

Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks named interim director of CeMaST

Illinois State University (ISU) has named Dr. Ashley Waring-Sparks as the new Interim Director of the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST). Waring-Sparks brings a strong background in STEM education and leadership, along with deep institutional knowledge and experience within CeMaST.

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