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!

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Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association 100 Year Celebration

Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association hosted its 100 Year Anniversary Celebration Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Wikert Event Center. About 230 guests were in attendance, representing graduates from Immanuel Hospital School of Nursing and Midland University.

Visit the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association 100 Year Celebration Photo Gallery page to see additional photos from the event.

1965 Honor Class
1965 Honor Class
1970 Honor Class
1970 Honor Class
1975 Honor Class
1975 Honor Class
1980 Honor Class
1980 Honor Class
1990 Honor Class
1990 Honor Class
1995 Honor Class
1995 Honor Class
2015 Honor Class
2015 Honor Class
2020 Honor Class
2020 Honor Class
IMNAA Kathleen Cheney Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr. Sheila Exstrom '64, Posthumously
IMNAA Kathleen Cheney Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr. Sheila Exstrom '64, Posthumously
IMNAA Shining Light Award - Nyajuok Doluony '09
IMNAA Shining Light Award - Nyajuok Doluony '09
Nightingale Tribute
Nightingale Tribute
Nightingale Tribute
Nightingale Tribute
2025 IMNAA Scholarship Recipients
2025 IMNAA Scholarship Recipients

IMNAA Newsletter

Nursing Alumni Links

Executive Board of the Immanuel-Midland Nursing Alumni Association 2024-25

  • Joan Wellensiek ’72, President
  • Carol Bohling ’68, Vice President
  • Janet Ostransky ’66, Secretary/Treasurer
  • Deb Brester ’12, Member-at-Large
  • Jan Madsen ’79, Member-at-Large
  • Julie Frederick '82, Member-at-Large
  • Jan Jordan '07, Member-at-Large
  • Denyse McDonald '15, Member-at-Large
  • Julie Boeck Robinson '74, Member-at-Large
  • Evan Hunt, Midland University Alumni Relations Manager, Ex-officio
  • Dr. Tesa Keeling, Dean of the College of Health Professionals, Ex-officio
  • Sherri Adams ‘65, Advisor

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.