Graduate programs in the College of Business and the College of Education were elevated in the national ranking, while a new program in the Mennonite College of Nursing debuted in the top 100.
Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
MCN On Air, Episode 6 – Justin So: One man’s MCN experience
Justin So, a junior nursing student at Mennonite College of Nursing, was a featured guest for MCN’s new podcast, MCN On Air.
MCN student nurse with a ‘tail’ to tell
With junior nursing student Emma Burling’s help, Corduroy is working to become a service dog.
MCN On Air, Episode 5 – Ashley Belsan: Nursing in Two Languages
Senior Ashley Belsan was a featured guest for MCN’s new podcast, MCN On Air. She sat down with podcast host, Noah Schlosser, on October 19, 2021, and shared her perspective as a double major in Spanish and nursing. Here’s an excerpt of their conversation, highlighting how her dual interests helped shape her unique nursing school experience.
Office of Research and Graduate Studies Speaker Series ideas due March 31
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) is accepting proposals for the 2021-2022 academic year Research Lecture Series.
MCN launches B.S.N. to Ph.D. program
Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) at Illinois State recently launched a new B.S.N. to Ph.D. program and is currently accepting applications for fall 2022.
Alumni spotlight: Amanda Krueger
Amanda Krueger graduated from the Mennonite College of Nursing in 2008 with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Read more about Krueger’s journey to become a nurse and how she is making an impact, below.
MCN to host virtual symposium
Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University will host a virtual research, evidence-based, and innovation symposium on March 24 from 4-6 p.m. This event is co-sponsored by Sigma, Xi Pi chapter.
MCN On Air, Episode 4 – Tawnya Isaacson: Following Your Dreams as a Non-Traditional Nursing Student
Non-traditional student Tawnya Isaacson was a featured guest for MCN’s new podcast, MCN On Air. She sat down with podcast host, Noah Schlosser, on September 7, 2021, and shared her perspective as a student who returned to school after a 25-year absence. Here’s an excerpt of their conversation, highlighting her accomplishments, including an increased sense of confidence as a nursing professional.
MCN On Air, Episode 3 – Dr. John Blakeman: Nursing Research is Fun, Collaborative, and Impactful
Dr. John Blakeman, Ph.D. ’20 was the third guest for MCN’s new podcast, MCN On Air. He sat down with podcast host, Noah Schlosser, on September 21, 2021, to share his passion for research. Here’s an excerpt of their conversation highlighting what research at MCN looks like, and how the research Dr. Blakeman conducts has far-reaching impacts.