Category: Mennonite College of Nursing

Graduates honored by Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization

There was an evening of celebration earlier this month at Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), as former students were recognized. Sue (Stark) Albee, B.S.N. ’95, was the 2012 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, which is the highest award the college bestows upon its graduates. A nontraditional student, Albee served as a Peer Support Person

Nursing responds to Health Act

As politicians and Supreme Court justices debate the Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as “Obama Care,” Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) is preparing students for the increase in demand of primary care providers, namely family nurse practitioners. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an estimated 49.9 million uninsured Americans will be

MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory Grand Opening

Illinois State University celebrated the next step in preparing outstanding future nurses with the grand opening of the Mennonite College of Nursing Simulation Laboratory on September 19, hosted by President Al Bowman and the University Board of Trustees. “As we formally dedicate the Nursing Simulation Laboratory, I want to thank the people and groups that

Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization annual awards and reunion banquet

The Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization presented several awards at the annual awards and reunion banquet in May. In the photo: Back row: Ryan Schneider, Terrence Tapley, front row: Chance Tapley, Joanne Maitland, Eric Tapley, Jr. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest award Mennonite College of Nursing bestows upon its graduates. Paula Steele Boland, CRNA,

Spring commencement time for celebration

The campus community marked Illinois State’s 152nd commencement during ceremonies held on May 6 and 7. The University continued the tradition of holding separate events for each college, with President Al Bowman speaking at every ceremony. Approximately 3,400 graduates participated in commencement this year. The College of Arts and Sciences had the most cross the

Nursing Alumni Awards and Reunion Banquet

The Mennonite Nurses Alumni Organization (MNAO) will be hosting the Awards and Reunion Banquet on Saturday, May 14, at the Alumni Center. The deadline to register for this event is Wednesday, May 4. The following recipients will be presented with MNAO Awards: Distinguished Alumni Award Paula (Steele) Boland ’58 Early Career Achievement Award Ryan Schneider