Dr. Marilyn Prasun, advanced practice nurse and researcher, is heading the first large multi-site clinical trials in Illinois State University’s history. Her research is focused on heart failure.
Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Mennonite Lab Building expansion arriving 2024
A 16,000 sq. ft. expansion is arriving in 2024. The $18 million project will more than double the lab’s current size, bringing the total square footage to 25,000 square feet.
2022 MCN Alumni Award winners
Every spring, Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) alumni from far and wide gather to reconnect, honor milestone reunions, and recognize outstanding alumni. MCN is pleased to announce this year’s award winners.
Core Principles and Practices of Diversity Initiative to be continued post-PROUD grant
Mennonite College of Nursing takes a look back on the successes of the PROUD program, a grant-funded diversity initiative. Though funding has ended, the college plans to continue many of its components, such as tutoring, mentoring, and social programming.
New Springfield location opens fall 2023
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing has partnered with Memorial Health to open a new Springfield location exclusively for transfer students.
Reunited: Friends find each other again after nearly 45 years
The Class of 1976 formed a close bond in nursing school, but then drifted apart after graduation. Read the serendipitous story of how they reconnected after decades apart.
Inspire Redbirds with your job, internship or grad school acceptance
Tell Career Services about it and encourage others with your story!
Mennonite Lab Building addition to facilitate MCN growth
Expansion of Illinois State University’s Nursing Simulation Center will provide much-needed space and allow the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) to enroll more students at a time when demand for nurses is high.
Platform connects students with alumni for career mentoring
The Alumni Mentor Network allows Redbirds to help Redbirds.
The MCN Staff Excellence Award recognizes dedication to innovation
The MCN Staff Excellence Award was created by Janeen and Matt Mollenhauer in 2017 to recognize and honor outstanding employees, and to provide professional development opportunities and support for the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) staff.