Cheryl McLean (BSN ‘96, MSN ‘99) with a friend in Belize whose older brother was a patient of McLean’s. The photo was taken several years ago, and McLean has stayed in touch with the family since then.
McLean is a nurse practitioner in obstetrics and gynecology, see-
ing patients independently and collaborating with physicians. She says she knew when she entered nursing school that she wanted to work with mothers and babies. “It’s rewarding to help bring a family together,” she says. “Whether it’s the first baby or sixth, it is a miracle. Being part of that is a gift.” Another passion for McLean is serving on the board of trustees for
the Village of Franklin Park, a suburb of Chicago where she grew up and lives today. While on the board, she has initiated safety programs for children, championed efforts to address domestic violence, and promoted public health services. She says the position, which she has held since 1999, is a good fit. “As a nurse, you care about the health of the entire community.” McLean has worked with the police and fire departments to make
sure the first responders to domestic violence issues provide re- sources and referrals for the courts and social services. She launched a domestic violence awareness campaign that included educational
bookmarks that were distributed each year during Franklin Park’s fall parade. She also helps promote public health issues, such as encouraging
tetanus shots for people cleaning up from a flood and sponsoring bike helmet fittings for kids. She has involved Loyola students in some of these efforts. “Nursing never leaves you,” McLean says. “The health of a com-
munity is just as important as the health of an individual.” McLean, who has been married 30 years and has two grown chil-
dren, one of whom is working on an MBA at Loyola, believes that the University teaches its students and staff to “go out and try to make the world a better place.” She has tried to accomplish this in each facet of her life and is
thankful for the opportunities to do so. “I have no regrets. I love what I do, and I feel blessed to have been guided into the role of being a nurse.” There are doubtless many who feel equally grateful for her gifts.
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