The official page of Marian University’s Leighton School of Nursing. This page is for current, former, and also prospective Marian University nursing students.
There will be information posted regarding the School of Nursing, the nursing program, as well as advice for academics. This page is designed to keep students informed, updated, and also connected to other students.
06/20/2026
Campers learned that effective communication is a shared responsibility among healthcare professionals. This activity connected a simple LEGO building exercise to inter-professional communication. It’s not just a professional skill—it is a patient safety competency.
06/19/2026
Rain or shine…. Our amazing nursing students/orientation leaders welcomed many LSON Freshman to campus this week for orientation! We can’t wait to have you all on campus this fall!! 💙🩺💛
06/18/2026
Another great day learning about scrubbing in and gowning/gloving to prepare for surgery! Wonderful to see all those smiles 😀
06/17/2026
What a great start! The first two days of the 2nd week of healthcare camp have been filled with new learning opportunities with nursing assessments and hands-on activities to help save lives!
06/12/2026
Director Skillman-Holtgrave and Professor Fishburn are presenting at AACN conference this week about their research on “a faculty guide on the side” for progression students. Amazing to represent LSON on a national level!
06/08/2026
21st Century Scholar Campers learned about the Anatomage table and high fidelity simulations today.
Big thanks to the nursing students and faculty that helped make it a success!
06/06/2026
Last day of healthcare camp! May ‘26 grad, Raea Concepcion, spoke to the group about her experiences as a previous healthcare camp attendee and MU nursing student.
We welcomed many parents and families into the simulation lab today. LSON faculty enjoyed talking with parents and listening as campers explained some of their nursing experiences this week!
06/05/2026
First ever IPE event at Healthcare Camp! Our Nursing and Occupational Therapy activity allowed the healthcare campers to see the importance of collaboration and communication with other professions to improve patient care and outcomes!
06/04/2026
It was all hands on deck today while we gave the healthcare campers a look into the surgical/OR environment! 😷
06/02/2026
Another glimpse at some future nurses during day 2 of healthcare camp. They are beginning to see beyond symptoms and understand the whole patient. Nursing assessments are where it all begins! 💛💙