About the Institution
In July 1999, MCN became the sixth college at Illinois State University. Founded in a rich tradition of nursing education as a former private college in 1919, MCN has maintained important traditions while transforming into an innovative, future-oriented program.
The MCN Nursing Simulation Laboratory opens in August 2011. This state-of-the-art laboratory will accommodate assessment labs, classrooms, patient simulation areas and offices. MCN Faculty have received training from the top simulation experts in the country. Clinical Simulation has been well integrated into the curriculum to provide students with cutting edge technology coupled with exquisite pedagogy.
MCN can proudly state that its RN-NCLEX pass rates consistently exceed state and national averages. Graduates of MCN at Illinois State University achieved a 97% pass rate on the national nursing licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) on the first try in 2010, exceeding the national and state averages by 10 and 9 points, respectively.
Undergrad Programs / Areas offered :
Prelicensure B.S.N.
Accelerated B.S.N.
RN to B.S.N.
Graduate Programs / Areas offered :
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Nursing Systems Administration (NSA)
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
Post-Master's FNP Certificate
Doctor of Philosophy In Nursing
Ph.D. ? The Doctor of Philosophy degree prepares nurse researchers with expertise in vulnerable populations.