Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association

About the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association

In 1973, Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing joined with Midland Lutheran College and developed a four-year baccalaureate degree program. Today, Midland University’s nursing program continues to grow through a balanced blend of liberal arts courses designed to enhance the science and clinical practicum courses of the nursing program. Traditional BSN, LPN to BSN, and RN to BSN are offered, providing a range of program options for nursing students.

The Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association provides support for projects that will enhance the education of nursing students at Midland University. A nursing reunion is held annually to celebrate the strong heritage built through both the Immanuel and Midland nursing programs. 

The association operates solely on annual dues and donations from the nursing alumni.  Since 2017, the association has contributed $10,000 to the Simulation Lab located at Methodist Fremont Health and utilized by Midland University nursing students. A Gaumard manikin was purchased to replace an older manikin for the campus nursing lab and arrived March 2023. In April 2023, the association donated $5,000 to the Health Science Building Campaign for naming rights.

The Alumni Executive Board represents the Nursing Alumni Association and participates in the annual School of Nursing Commitment Ceremony and the annual Pinning Ceremony. Midland University nursing students are remembered with goodie bags annually. Appreciation is extended to the nursing faculty with small gifts during Nurses’ Week. Nursing alumni volunteer as “patients” for various units of study for the student nurses.

Make a Gift to Support Nursing Scholarships

A total of $14,800 direct dollars for scholarships has been awarded to 29 Midland University nursing students since 2019. Visit the Nursing Scholarships page to learn more about the nursing scholarships available. Make a gift today to support future nurses with your scholarship gift!

Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association 101st Celebration

The Immanuel-Midland 101st Annual Nursing Alumni Celebration & Lunch was held on April 18, 2026. Guests in attendance represented graduates from Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing and Midland University.

Visit the 101st Annual Nursing Alumni Celebration & Lunch page to see additional photos from the event.

IMNAA 2026 Reunion
1966 Honor Class
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
1976 Honor Class
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
1986 Honor Class
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
Joan Bigley Story
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
Nightingale Tribute
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
2026 IMNAA Scholarship Recipients
IMNAA 2026 Reunion
IMNAA 2026 Reunion

IMNAA Newsletter

Nursing Alumni Links

Executive Board of the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association 2026-27

  • Carol Wellensiek Bohling, '68 - President
  • Julie Boeck Robinson, '74 - Vice President
  • Deb Brester, '12 - Secretary
  • Julie Clausen Frederick, '82 - Treasurer
  • Susie Mumm Bender, '72
  • Lisa Benson DeVries, '92
  • Jan Brand Madsen, '79
  • Denyse McDonald, '15
  • Joan Wellensiek, '72

Ex-officio Members

  • Janet Nelson Ostransky, '66 - Advisor
  • Dr. Tesa Keeling, Dean, College of Health Professions
  • Evan Hunt, ’21, Midland University Director of Alumni Relations

Minutes

Complete board minutes are available by contacting Nursing Alumni Board secretary, Jan Ostransky, at alumni@midlandu.edu.​

Constitution and By-Laws

Click here for the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association Constitution and By-Laws.

Contact the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association

Click here to contact the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association or email Evan Hunt, Alumni Relations Manager, at alumni@midlandu.edu.