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Mennonite College of Nursing
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Mennonite College of Nursing

Mennonite College of Nursing

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We care.

We are dedicated to promoting excellence and innovation in education.

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A student getting trained with examining a baby.

We educate.

We aim to enhance health locally and globally through the training of highly skilled nurses.

We inspire.

We strive to make a positive impact on healthcare outcomes and improve the lives of individuals and communities.

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Points of Pride

  • Student Success

    MCN graduates have achieved . In 2023, MCN's NCLEX pass rate was 93%.

  • History and Tradition

    Established in 1919, MCN was the first independent College of Nursing in the nation to be accredited by the National League for Nursing.

  • Illinois’ Only Downstate PhD in Nursing Program

    Our PhD in Nursing program is offered online and supported by engaged faculty and staff committed to student success.

Learn more about our Points of Pride

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The Flame Magazine 2024 ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥/2025 is Here!

The Flame magazine is an annual publication that highlights alumni, students and college accomplishments.

Explore the 2024 ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ edition

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Calendar

Mennonite College of Nursing offers events that are designed to give prospective students a comprehensive understanding of what to expect from the nursing program and what campus life is like. Weekly informative sessions and tours take place most Tuesdays at 3pm. If you are interested in touring our Springfield location, please contact MCNinfo@IllinoisState.edu.

Seize your opportunity

At MCN, our goal is to set the standard for excellence in nursing practice and education, changing the world one exceptionally well-prepared nurse at a time.

Be a part of the new, exciting things happening in health care.

A new simulation center features an enhanced clinical education setting with virtual reality technology.

Learn More ÌÇÐÄÖ±²¥ the Simulation Center

What's Happening in MCN

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Shyanne Ellenwood, known as Shy to her friends, knew as a teenager that she wanted to be a nurse. As a junior in high school back in her hometown of Bourbonnais, she became a certified nursing assistant and started her career in health care. Ìý

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