Our School of Nursing is a family. We care about each others’ dreams. We celebrate each others’ successes, push each other to exceed our expectations, and work together to surmount obstacles. Our faculty and students form personal relationships. This is what sets us apart, for we believe it is not just our duty to teach, but to inspire.
Don’t take our word for it - take the students’ and the alums’:
“All of the faculty and staff showed their full dedication to helping me reach my goal of becoming a great nurse.” - Corey Meyer, BS ’08, RN at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois
“I am a member of ANA, AANA and AACN, but the single most important contribution to my profession is the BSN I received from SIUE. Thank you.” – A. Scott Johnson, BS ’83, ICU/CCU RN in Alaska
“I have been to schools where their mission statement and core values are written and forgotten. At SIUE, I see the mission and core values in action every day.” - Amanda Jordan, graduate student
“Having resources such as our faculty and advisors decreases the stress we students feel and allows us to focus on our education knowing that they truly have our best interests at heart.” - Sarah Jimenez, senior student nurse
Though much has changed and continues to change within our School, the desire of our students and alumni to give their best to others remains steadfast. We bring this out of each student through coursework, clinicals, mentoring and experiences outside of the classroom that emphasize the importance of nursing and the significance of making a personal difference.
We admit 250 new undergraduate students annually. With your charitable support, new students, as well as the rest of our student body can continue to receive an educational experience like no other. Indeed, even as student needs increase, state funding is declining – but that only strengthens our resolve to mold exceptional nurses. As you know, all of our lives depend oh this.
Please consider giving to the SIUE School of Nursing this year. Make a difference in the lives of our students. Be a part of the future of nursing.
Sincerely,
Dr. Marcia Maurer, Dean