For Carla Pohl, breastfeeding research comes at the intersection of midwifery and public health.
Improving community health through breastfeeding research
Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Stories from the front lines: Alison Alcazar ‘18
The quality of education and training that MCN students receive prepares them for dealing with the unexpected—and many of our alumni have had to put that to the test.
Growth plans: Colleges craft professional development opportunities
Colleges across Illinois State University are creating professional development opportunities for faculty and staff with a lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Stories from the front lines: Andrea Norton ’08
“I’m a nurse educator in a Level 1 Trauma Emergency department in Peoria, IL. Covid has changed our community, our careers, and our human interactions.”
MCN builds connections between nurses and local boards
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing is proud to be a strategic member on the national Nurses on Boards Coalition. Inspired by the work that was being done nationally, the college created Nurses on Local Boards (NOLB) just about a year ago. NOLB serves the purpose of connecting nurses and local boards in the Bloomington-Normal area in an effort to find good community leaders.
Illinois State announces Redbird Pledge
The Redbird Pledge is the latest initiative in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This voluntary pledge for students, faculty, and staff emphasizes a shared commitment to helping maintain a safe and healthy campus.
Bone Scholar nursing student driven to provide quality care
All summer, in addition to her full-time job, Emily Swiderski worked weekends as a certified nursing assistant at a rehabilitation facility, a high-risk place to be during a global pandemic.
Redbirds Rising campaign reaches record-breaking conclusion
Illinois State University concluded its largest fundraising campaign on June 30, raising $180.9 million during Redbirds Rising: The Campaign for Illinois State. The historic campaign was supported by 56,143 donors.
Stories from the front lines: Crystal Bricker ’10
The quality of education and training that MCN students receive prepares them for dealing with the unexpected—and many of our alumni have had to put that to the test.
Four ways to separate your education and personal life in an online environment
The switch to online learning has brought new challenges to all of us. As a student myself, I know firsthand how tough it can be to stay organized in this new setting. I’ve brought together some of the tips that I have found most helpful when working in an online environment, and I hope they
