Hospital nursing is an incredibly physically, emotionally and psychologically demanding profession, and I could deal with all that, she said. Right now I have the best of both worlds, Stivers said, and I d really hate to give up either one of these jobs. For instance, we did the lipid profiles here for ISU s recent Wellness Fair. The Mennonite position is just wonderful. The staff is very affable and professional.
Nurses are a special type of people.
I find the nursing students very motivated and intelligent and the faculty is excellent, Stivers said. The addition of the Nursing School to Illinois State University has been wonderful for ISU and the community and a move that benefits everyone concerned. Both sons of Jan and Dick Stivers are Illinois State alumni. Mark, a 1990 bachelor s degree graduate, is completing medical school at Southern Illinois and will begin his residency this summer. Michael, a 1993 graduate, is a McLean County assistant state s attorney.