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Nurses Pinning Ceremony | May 7, 2026

��ԭ�� — Thu, 07 May 2026 20:22:46 +0000

Preliminaries A nostalgic digital collage of nursing graduate photographs greeted guests at the 2026 Nurses Pinning Ceremony while Mrs. Heidi Fuller played a delightful piano prelude. Dr. Sarah Urban, Dean of the School of Nursing, opened the service by explaining its purpose as both a time of reflection and a charge to graduate nurses. She commented on student growth from introductory nursing courses to accomplished seniors who had completed more than 200 hours of clinical work. Dr. Urban then introduced nursing faculty and expressed gratitude to clinical partners who provided students with unique learning opportunities. She thanked preceptors for their vital role in the seniors’ capstone experiences, often serving without remuneration. She warmly welcomed parents, siblings, grandparents, spouses, and friends who supported graduates throughout their nursing studies. Briefly presenting the time-honored tradition and significance of the pinning ceremony, Dr. Urban mentioned roots back to the twelfth century and of Florence Nightingale, who in the 1800s acknowledged excellence in her nursing school graduates, bestowing awards. At ��ԭ��, however, the pinning holds deeper meaning, anchored in the biblical worldview of serving God through nursing. Last, she explained lamp lighting as symbolically passing the torch to another generation. Announcing the students who would […]

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Nurses Pinning Ceremony | May 8, 2025

��ԭ�� — Thu, 08 May 2025 15:23:30 +0000

Greeted by Mrs. Heidi Fuller’s joyous prelude and by a digital collage of graduate photographs, guests and graduates convened for the 2025 Nurses Pinning Ceremony. Miss Elizabeth Stille, Director of the School of Nursing, welcomed family members, friends, and professionals from the community. She introduced the nursing faculty and thanked those in other departments across campus for their immeasurable impact on nursing graduates. She expressed appreciation for professional partners, without whom students could not fulfill clinical hours, and she acknowledged individual preceptors who provided practical capstone clinical experience, many of whom served without remuneration. She explained the significance and history of the pinning ceremony which celebrates graduate accomplishments and completion of their training that qualifies them professionally. The modern ceremony is reflective of Florence Nightingale who was awarded the Red Cross of Saint George by Queen Victoria in recognition of her service during the Crimean War. She later founded a nursing school, presenting graduates with badges of excellence and passing her flame (literally and figuratively) to graduates. Over time the ceremony became a tradition for nursing schools. In pensive portrayal of Christ, the ultimate Caregiver who “sees His dear children through mercy-filled eyes,” five nursing graduates—Anne Herbster, Kate Brock, Abby […]

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MBU Welcomes New Nursing Faculty

��ԭ�� — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:22:36 +0000

WATERTOWN, Wis., July 19, 2024—��ԭ��’s School of Nursing is delighted to introduce both Dr. Sarah Urban and Mrs. Birgitta Donovan, who will be joining the nursing faculty this fall. Dr. Urban brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to nursing education based on a Christian worldview. She has more than fourteen years of dedicated service in the field of nursing. She is a Certified Nurse Educator with experience teaching Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) courses. Her career has included service as a registered nurse, nurse educator, and nursing department chair/director. Although much of her career as an educator has focused on teaching and leadership, Dr. Urban values both scholarship and research. While mentoring students, faculty, and fellow nurses, she has emphasized research-informed, critically reflective nursing practice which has helped her be successful in a variety of educational and clinical environments. Dr. Urban’s decision to join ��ԭ��’s School of Nursing is rooted in her passion for nursing education based on Christian values. She looks forward to serving the Lord with her talents and helping grow nurses who practice a biblical worldview. She expresses her enthusiasm stating, […]

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Prepare for the Front Lines | MBU Nursing

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:30:55 +0000

Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Does learning about the human body fascinate you? Are you ready to tap into a wide-open job market? Then a bachelor’s degree in nursing from MBU may be right for you! BENEFITS OF A NURSING CAREER As one of the most versatile professions, nursing has something for everyone. If you want a full-time career with nearly unlimited opportunities for advancement, nursing offers it. If you like the idea of flexible part-time or per diem hours, nursing has that too. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections 2016-2026, the current nursing shortage makes now an ideal time to enter the field. And a career in nursing nearly guarantees job security. Although the organizational management of the medical field is dynamic, one thing is certain: as long as there are patients, there will be nurses! They are on the front lines of patient care. Also, consider that nursing jobs offer a good starting salary for a bachelor’s degree—anywhere from $57K to $73K. And it often comes with a sign-on bonus. In addition, a career in nursing lends itself to ministry in fields such as missions, Christian camping, education, volunteer clinics, […]

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100% NCLEX Pass Rate for 2019 Nursing Graduates

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:41:14 +0000

A nursing major’s entire education is spent in preparation for one exam: the NCLEX. This exam is designed to test a student’s attentiveness, determination, and commitment in order to become a nurse. No doubt, the NCLEX is one of the biggest challenges a nursing major will face. Even so, MBU’s 2019 nursing graduates met the challenge with confidence and achieved an incredible 100% NCLEX pass rate. Susan Rasmussen, the Nursing Program Director, gives us a closer look at what the NCLEX is and how it impacts the students as they prepare for the future. What is the NCLEX? The NCLEX is a national examination that all graduates of any registered nursing program must take in order to obtain licensure. The purpose of the NCLEX is to make sure the brand-new graduate knows enough to practice safely in any environment. For a class to accomplish it the first time at 100% is pretty remarkable. What does it take to pass the NCLEX? The NCLEX demands a lot from the students. Academically, students go through multiple courses that teach them how to take this type of test. Every nursing student actually takes an NCLEX prep course their final semester that catapults them […]