Motivated by staff who go above and beyond to support Mennonite’s mission and vision, Janeen Mollenhauer, M.S. ’91, and her husband, Matt, M.S. ’94, created the MCN Staff Excellence Award through gifts, gift commitments, and a planned gift.
Unit: Mennonite College of Nursing
Student research: Nursing students research ways hospitals can cut back on C-sections
Three Illinois State nursing students received a rare opportunity to present their research focused on remapping the birthing process to eliminate the need for a cesarean-section (C-section).
On the virus front lines: Alums caring for most vulnerable
For months, the nation has been bombarded with details of how the coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought heartache to families as loved ones perished.
Chad Henry Guenther Scholarship helps nursing students
Chad Guenther’s life is best described as a series of contradictions: The 6’2″ natural athlete was unable to compete, and had a great sense of humor despite living with a terminal illness.
Virtual career fairs connect Redbirds and employers remotely
As Redbirds continue to thrive during the pandemic, Career Services is offering virtual career fairs, and information on how to navigate them effectively.
Improving community health through breastfeeding research
For Carla Pohl, breastfeeding research comes at the intersection of midwifery and public health.
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.