As one of the top universities in Illinois, ISU is known for the outstanding quality of its educational programs and the graduates it produces. This excellence in education is exemplified through the nursing education programs provided by the University’s Mennonite College of Nursing.
Offered entirely online, MCN's RN to BSN program allows licensed registered nurses who have completed an associate degree or diploma in nursing program to complete their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Institutional Aid & Support:
PROGRAM | LENGTH | INSTITUTIONAL AID | TOTAL PROGRAM OUT-OF-POCKET COST |
RN to BSN | 5-6 Semesters | 10% | $0 |
The BSN to DNP - Leadership & Management program prepares nurses for leadership opportunities in the changing health care environment.
Institutional Aid & Support:
PROGRAM | LENGTH | INSTITUTIONAL AID | TOTAL PROGRAM OUT-OF-POCKET COST |
BSN to DNP: Leadership & Management | 4-5 years, part time | 10% | TBA |
The BSN to DNP - Family Nurse Practitioner program prepares nurses for an advanced practice role, with an emphasis on integrating preventative and self-care measures, as well as the diagnosis and management of commonly occurring acute and chronic health conditions.
Institutional Aid & Support:
PROGRAM | LENGTH | INSTITUTIONAL AID | TOTAL PROGRAM OUT-OF-POCKET COST |
BSN to DNP: Family Nurse Practitioner |
4 years full-time 5 years part-time |
10% | TBA |
MCN's DNP degree program prepares nurses with a blend of clinical, organizational, economic, health care improvement, and leadership skills to serve as clinical and/or administrative leaders in healthcare systems.
Institutional Aid & Support:
PROGRAM | LENGTH | INSTITUTIONAL AID | TOTAL PROGRAM OUT-OF-POCKET COST |
Doctor of Nursing Practice | 7 Semesters | 10% | $543.69 |
MCN's PhD-prepared graduates may pursue research careers in the academic, business, government, or industrial setting, serve as educators or administrators, and develop or consult on health care policy in a variety of settings.
Institutional Aid & Support:
PROGRAM | LENGTH | INSTITUTIONAL AID | TOTAL PROGRAM OUT-OF-POCKET COST |
Ph.D. in Nursing | 12 Semesters | 10% | $3364.93 |
You are eligible for benefits going forward. Request information to learn more.
All current Advocate Aurora team members in good standing are eligible. Benefits are not retroactive (meaning, if you have already graduated you do not qualify for a tuition reimbursement), however, if you are currently enrolled you are eligible for benefits going forward.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions surrounding eligibility.
We understand that making the decision to go back to school can be stressful. To help, we have put together a list of some of the questions we hear most often. If you do not see the answer you need, do not hesitate to reach out for further information.
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