Historical Legacy
- Founded in 1919 as the Mennonite Sanitarium Training School, establishing a century-long tradition of nursing education excellence.
- Launched the first Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates in 1985.
- Enrolled the first Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science 91精选s in 1995.
- Became the sixth academic college of Illinois State University in 1999.
- Established the PhD in Nursing program in 2005.
- Launched the first Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates in 2015.
Academic Excellence
- BSN and MSN Family Nurse Practitioner graduates consistently achieve licensure and certification pass rates above the national average.
- Graduates are highly sought after by employers and recognized as leaders in clinical practice, research, and education.
- Academic programs have maintained continuous accreditation since 1952.
Innovation & Research
- Home to nationally and internationally recognized nurse researchers who contribute to advancing the science and practice of nursing.
- Received millions in federal funding to support research focused on underserved populations and to promote undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
