Carthage College Nursing

06/18/2026

Hired!

Analise Montalbo '26
Next Step: Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center on the Ortho Joint Surgical floor.

"I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and am looking forward to this next chapter in my life."

06/17/2026

06/10/2026

Carthage has established a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program. The 15-month program is designed to prepare experienced nurses to teach, mentor, and lead in academic and clinical settings.

Applications are now open!

https://www.carthage.edu/live/news/carthage-launches-msn-nurse-educator?utm_source=djtito&utm_medium=email&utm_term=bridge%2Bnewsletter&utm_content=Carthage%20launches%20MSN%20Nurse%20Educator%20program&utm_campaign=bridge_newsletter_2026-06-10

A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program prepares experienced nurses to teach, mentor, and lead in academic and clinical settings.

05/29/2026

Make sure that a visit to Carthage is on your bucket list this summer!

Visits are offered 5 days a week with a Saturday option in July. Meet your admissions director, tour campus with a current student (even in the summer), and see the 15,000 of nursing learning lab space!

All visitors will receive a $1,000 visit grant as part of their financial aid award.

www.carthage.edu/visit

P.S. All visitors to campus receive a bag of Haribo Gummy Bears (not the small size!).

Carthage encourages all prospective students to visit campus. Schedule an individual visit, sign up for an info session, or take our virtual tour to see campus.

05/28/2026

Hired Before Graduation

Adriana Jaimes '26
Next Step: Neurosurgery Registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital

“I’m most excited to develop my skills as a RN and be able to support my patients during challenging times.”

05/27/2026

Hired Before Graduation

Jade Colon '26
Next Step: Registered Nurse at Advocate Condell Medical Center

“Carthage allowed me to get so much hands-on experience, which strengthened my skills going into senior year and prepared me for my future as a registered nurse.”

05/27/2026

Hired Before Graduation

Candice Briscoe '26
Next Step: Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke's Medical Center

"I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to begin my nursing career surrounded by such a talented team. I look forward to learning, growing, and providing compassionate care to patients and their families."

05/26/2026

Still thinking about what an incredible Graduation Weekend we had at Carthage College.

From celebrating accomplishments with families, to watching our graduates cross the stage, to all of the moments by the lake with friends, faculty, and mentors — it was a weekend filled with pride, gratitude, and so much Firebird spirit.

Congratulations again to the amazing Class of 2026! ❤️🖤

Enjoy a few of the great memories captured throughout the weekend.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/carthagecollege/albums/

05/24/2026

Congratulations to the Carthage Nursing Class of 2026!

It has been an honor to be part of your healthcare journey and we know you are ready for the next chapter.

05/23/2026

Today at 2:00 PM, the School of Health Graduation Ceremony will take place as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our nursing graduates! 🎓

Family, friends, and supporters are invited to watch the livestream event and cheer on the Class of 2026 from wherever you are.

Congratulations graduates — your future is bright, and the world is waiting for you!

Celebrate the accomplishments of graduates during this formal ceremony. Highlights include the traditional faculty procession, inspiring remarks from disting...