Nursing (BSN) - Traditional

Applying to Illinois State

Select “Nursing (BSN)-Prelicensure” as your major of choice on the application for admission as an incoming freshmen.

Admission is only available for the fall term. This program is highly competitive, and space is limited. Freshmen are encouraged to apply early during the preferred filing period beginning August 1 to November 1.The college may continue to accept and review applications after the priority filing deadline until target enrollment is met.

In reviewing applications for Nursing (BSN) - Prelicensure, the Office of Admissions will review information provided on the application for admission and from your high school transcript, including:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or any healthcare experience is encouraged. CNA certification is not required, but it may enable an applicant to be more competitive in the applicant pool.
• Your high school GPA and grade trends.
• An essay describing your desire to pursue a career in nursing.

Prior to enrolling in nursing coursework students must meet health and safety compliance requirements, to include drug testing, a criminal background check, a physical examination, and several immunizations. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in dismissal from the major.

International applicants must comply with the International Applicant Requirements as directed by the Illinois State University Office of Admissions. Please apply early in the application time frame to ensure adequate time to review transcripts.

Essay Prompt

As an applicant to the Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN), it is important that you understand our mission, vision, and values.

Read the values statement below and explain what it means to you.

Specifically, describe how any of your personal, work, or volunteer experiences have influenced you to pursue a career in nursing and how these experiences coincide with our values at MCN.

Your statement should be approximately 500 words and should provide us with a better understanding of who you are and what you would like to contribute to the nursing profession.

Mennonite College of Nursing sets the standard for excellence in nursing practice and education. We develop life-long curious learners who strive to improve health, provide service to and care for others. We value diversity and inclusion in an environment that focuses on empathy, advocacy, and purposeful action.

Remaining in the Major

To remain in the major students must:

• Earn an overall Illinois State University GPA of 2.50 or higher on at least 24 attempted hours. Also, earn a grade of C or higher in the following courses in order to remain in the Nursing Major: BSC 160, BSC 181 or KNR 181 & 183; BSC 182 or KNR 182 & 184; CHE 110 and 112, or 140; FCS 102; HSC 105; PSY 110, 213; and one of the following: ECO 138; POL 138; NUR 138; PSY 138; MGT 100; MAT 150. Dismissal from the major will result when a student receives an overall Illinois State University GPA of less than 2.50 on at least 24 attempted hours, or a grade of less than "C" in any two prerequisite nursing courses listed above or twice for the same prerequisite course.
• Maintain a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA after completing NUR 224 and 237.
• Maintain full-time, consecutive fall–spring enrollment at the University. Any student not enrolled at the University for more than one fall or spring semester or who has been academically dismissed from the major must reapply to the major. Readmission will be granted on a selective basis.
• Obtain a C or better in all nursing courses; dismissal from the major will result when a student receives a grade of less than C in any two nursing courses or twice for the same course.
• Those students who are dismissed from the major will be changed to "Undeclared" major status.

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