MCN On Air

How do FNP sequence students get personalized experiences in the BSN to DNP program? How can clinical experiences with patients help boost students' confidence levels during the learning process? What does professional growth look like from BSN to nurse practitioner? In this week's episode of MCN On Air, we are joined by Desirae Linden, a nurse, wife, and full-time graduate student in the Family Nurse Practitioner sequence who views every opportunity as a chance to learn and reach her full potential. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

How do MCN faculty and staff work with busy RNs to ensure their success in the Family Nurse Practitioner sequence? In this week's episode of MCN On Air, we talk with Ayo Babarinde, a wife, mother and full-time RN, who shares the story of her journey to MCN's FNP graduate experience and the support she's received throughout the program. With a unique perspective on recognizing and serving patients of diverse cultural backgrounds, Ayo's words are an inspiration to us all. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

The Fall '21 semester is almost over! In this bonus recap episode, Noah looks back on the six incredible episodes recorded this fall, and shares some encouragement and self-care tips for nursing students as they study for finals. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

What's it like to be a male pursuing a career in a historically female-dominated field? What are "labbies," and how do they help prepare classmates for potential life-or-death scenarios? In this week's episode of MCN On Air, we talk to Justin So, a junior who shares his perspective on the nursing field and is looking expectantly towards the future. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

How could a semester abroad in Spain shape a nursing career? Is it possible to double major and still make the most of the MCN experience? In this episode of MCN On Air, we talk to Ashley Belsan, a senior who is taking advantage of every opportunity to combine her areas of interest into a dynamic future in nursing. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

What's it like to be a non-traditional traveler through our BSN program? MCN senior Tawnya Isaacson explains how life experiences led her to a passion for nursing and how she is already making an impact. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

How did a science fair project about apples lead to a PhD? What do team sports and nurse researchers have in common? In our third episode of MCN On Air, we sit down with Dr. John Blakeman, who leverages his passion for science and collaborative problem solving to impact the field of nursing. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

Director Joanna Willett of MCN's Nursing Simulation Lab explains how nursing students are taking advantage of new virtual reality tools, why quality simulation is vital for nursing education, and more in this episode of MCN On Air. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

In the first episode of MCN On Air, Dr. Valerie Wright shares her involvement with MCN's Leadership Academy, CAUSE project, as well as valuable wisdom and perspective to current and future nursing students. Want to find out more about MCN? Check out our website, and connect with us on social media! MCN website: https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NursingISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isu_nursing/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursingISU

Welcome to MCN On Air! MCN On Air is a new podcast brought to you by Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University. This show is all about celebrating the nurses of MCN as we chat with students, faculty, and alumni of the college. We're here to encourage, inform, hopefully amuse, and bring some joy to your day as we hear stories, reminisce a bit, and discuss lessons learned by fellow nurses. If you're listening to this podcast, you may know a nurse or nursing student, be a nurse or nursing student, or are connected in some other way with Mennonite College of Nursing. Maybe you're considering nursing school, and are curious about what sets our program apart. Whatever your reason, we're so glad you're here. Be sure to click “subscribe” so you don't miss any episodes! If you want to find out more about MCN and the incredible work being done here, visit www.nursing.illinoisstate.edu.