McKendree University-Illinois

Welcome to the McKendree University Division of Nursing. We are proud of our nursing programs. We have locations throughout Illinois, as well as e-learning course options. Graduates from the McKendree University nursing program excel in oral and written communication skills, as well as gain an in-depth knowledge regarding current nursing practice.

The Division of Nursing has three programs:

 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program

The BSN completion program builds on the Associate/Diploma education. The MSN program has three tracks to choose from, Nursing Education, Nursing Management/Administration, and Population Health. The Nursing Education track is designed for nurses who desire to teach nurses or patients within the clinical setting. The Nursing Management/Administration track is designed for those nurses seeking a leadership position in the field of nursing. The Population Health track develops and strengthens population health skills related to the evolving healthcare environment.

Thank you for considering McKendree University to meet your educational needs.The nursing faculty follows the mission "to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop their nursing practice."

With this in mind, we constantly work to enhance our teaching techniques to meet your learning style, with the goal of providing you an excellent education and fostering your success.  At McKendree University, you will find the faculty and staff ascribe to the importance of valuing you as a human being, extending personal touches to make your experience truly meaningful.

Nursing Division Mission Statement

The mission of the Nursing Division is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evolve their nursing practice. Students in the Nursing Division are prepared to apply the philosophies, theories, research and skills from the liberal arts, and the discipline of nursing to their own practice with a baccalaureate or masters degree. The nursing faculty at McKendree University believes several concepts are essential to the curriculum of the program. The concepts of individual, family and community health; education; nursing process; diversity; professional leadership and communication; ethics; and research-based practice are foundations of nursing higher education at McKendree University.