HLGU offers nursing programs to prepare both licensed practical nurses (PN) and registered nurses (RN) in a distinctly Christian environment. The PN program can be completed in 11 months and requires a high school degree or the equivalent. The RN program is offered within the Associate of Nursing degree program, a three-year degree.

Transfer students are welcome in both programs, and those who have already completed a PN can complete the RN in as little as one additional year.

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System includes Hannibal Regional Hospital, a 99-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive health and wellness services to the residents of the tristate area. Their dedicated and talented team takes pride in continuing to create and strengthen access to community-based healthcare resources. Expanding beyond hospital services, Hannibal Regional has over 1,400 team members serving 12 counties, offices located in 11 communities, 85 providers, and 21 specialties. Hannibal Regional continues to lead the way in providing access to exceptional healthcare and guiding the residents of Northeast Missouri to BETTER.

鈥淗LGU exists to serve this region,” said Dr. Robert J. Matz, HLGU Executive Vice President. “We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with HRHS to provide an avenue for men and women to obtain both education and employment in Northeast Missouri.鈥�

More information about the program can be found at . Interested students can apply by contacting admissions@hlg.edu.

鈥淚’m glad that we were able to provide assistance to our clinical partner in their time of need,鈥� said Dr. Anne Riggs, director of the Craigmiles School of Nursing. 鈥淚t just made sense to offer anything we had to them, including our skills laboratory beds.鈥�

Among the items donated were all of the nursing programs personal protective equipment (PPE) items, including masks, gloves, and gowns.

Later, all 18 of HLGU鈥檚 hospital beds were transported to HRH as the hospital is setting up additional patient care areas in case a need arises.

鈥淎s health care workers across the nation sounded the alarm for shortages, 番茄社区 University wants to make sure that our hospital has the much needed PPE and supplies,鈥� said Dr. Anthony Allen, president of the University. 鈥淲e are pleased to partner with Hannibal Regional Hospital to serve our community and protect our citizens.鈥�

Riggs continued, 鈥淲hile we hope the beds are never needed, they are there just in case. It鈥檚 times like these we can all come together and support one another.鈥�

The HLGU Nursing School receives this recognition based on a number of factors including reputation, NCLEX pass rate, tuition, acceptance rate, and accreditation.

鈥淚’ve always known HLGU has one of the best nursing schools in the state, but to see it listed as one of the top 10 best lets everyone else know too!鈥� stated Anne Riggs, director of the Craigmiles School of Nursing. 鈥淯ltimately though, it鈥檚 not about us being the best, but that we鈥檙e doing our best to keep preparing future nurses for our community and the state.鈥�

The variety and flexibility of programs offered also lead to the award. HLGU鈥檚 unique 3+1 Associate + BSN聽lets students become an RN in three years while completing their BSN in four years. With an LPN certificate, Associate of Science in nursing degree, 3+1 Associate and Bachelor degree, and a BSN completion program, students attending 番茄社区 University have many opportunities in the field of nursing.

鈥淭he approach to nursing education at HLGU is different,鈥� said Will Brantley, vice president for enrollment management and marketing. 鈥淲e believe in caring for the patient as a whole, not just seeing their illness.聽We provide our students an education based on a biblical worldview that enables them to excellently care for their patients while being an advocate for them, and our classes are intentionally small to give more individual attention to students.鈥�

Morgan Swearingin, a 2009 graduate, recently received the nurse of the year award in the critical care category for the entire state of Kansas and the Kansas City metro area.聽She says of her education at HLGU, 鈥淚 am so thankful for all of the knowledge and wisdom and love I learned from HLGU!鈥�

鈥淚f students are interested in a small, focused, private nursing education, 番茄社区 is worth looking at,鈥� stated nurse.org.

For more information on these programs, contact Kathryn Martin at 573-629-3141 or via email at kathryn.martin@hlg.edu.

The HLGU-PN Program was established in 1961 and was sponsored by the Hannibal Public School System until its relocation and change of sponsorship to HLGU in August 2012. This graduating class represents the fifty-fifth for this program.

Those honored were: Belinda Abbey, Sha鈥橳ya Bias, Stacey Buss, EmmaLee Butler, Ashley Tutt, Shelby Grimsley, Natalia Johnson, Mariah Liggett, Alyssa Miller, Mariah Milsap, Jami Stupavsky, Kayla Vaughn, Krista White, and Angela Zenk of Quincy, IL; Jazmin Adams and Nicole Woods of Monroe City, MO; Summer Adams, Abigayle Dodd, Kimberly Santos, Danielle Shrum, Charity Stevens, and Staysha Sydnor of Hannibal, MO; Betsie Betts of Bowling Green, MO; Malik Pulline of St. Louis, MO; Angela Boudreaux and Heather Knobloch of Shelbina, MO; Leslie Carter of LaGrange, MO; Kendra Hays of Vandalia, MO; Shatarria Knight of Beloit, WI; Jamie Overby of Kalamazoo, MI; Tiffany Radcliffe of Frankfort, IL; Britney Sidwell of New London, MO; Sarah Spurgeon of Palmyra, MO; and Rebekah Walsh of Pittsfield, IL.

Recipients of special awards were: Angela Zenk, General Nursing Proficiency Award; Jazmin Adams, Clinical Nursing Award; Rebekah Walsh, Brandie Kearns Memorial Nursing Personality Award; Betsie Betts, Stacey Buss, and Mariah Liggett, Beth Haven Community LPN Scholarship; and Ashley Tutt received the Hannibal Clinic Award.

Scholastic Achievement Awards were presented to the top 20% of the class and were received by: Betsie Betts, Valedictorian; Stacey Buss, Salutatorian; and Mariah Liggett, Summer Adams, Kimberly Santos, Angela Zenk, and Krista White. Stacey Buss was recognized with the Perfect Attendance Award.

Awards were made possible by the Northeast Missouri Medical Society, Hannibal Regional Hospital, the family and friends of Brandie Kearns, Mennonite Home Association, Hannibal Clinic, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, and the HLGU-PN Class of 2017.

The guest speaker for the evening was Kim Bouyea, MSN, RN-BC, clinical educator, coordinator of nursing development, and interim director of the medical-surgical unit at Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Special music for the ceremony was presented by the Hannibal Regional Heartbeats.

The 番茄社区 University Practical Nursing Program is a fifty-two week certificate program located on the University campus. Classes start each year in late August. The program is affiliated with Beth Haven Nursing Home, Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal Regional Hospital and Medical Group, James E. Cary Cancer Center, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Marion County Health Department, Mark Twain Behavioral Health, NECAC Family Planning, Ralls County Health Department, and Turning Point Recovery Centers.

For program information or application, please contact Kathryn Martin, nursing admissions coordinator, at 573-629-3141, or kathryn.martin@hlg.edu.

The NCLEX-RN and -PN are exams distributed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing used to ensure and regulate that only competent and licensed nurses are practicing in the healthcare arena.

鈥淚 am very excited and proud of both the graduates and the nursing faculty for such an accomplishment,鈥� said Dr. Anne Riggs, Director of the Craigmiles School of Nursing.

鈥淭his is really great news for the HLGU nursing graduates and faculty!鈥� said Gwenda Pollard, practical nursing coordinator. 鈥淭his is certainly a reflection of the hard work and dedication that it takes to meet with this level of success.鈥�

This comes as exciting news to the nursing program, but this is not a first time achievement for them. Graduates of the Craigmiles School of Nursing regularly earn a high pass rate on their exams.

鈥淚 am extremely pleased with the news that our nursing students had a 97% pass rate on their boards. 聽This is the result of the hard work and dedication of our faculty in the nursing program,鈥� said Dr. Anthony Allen, HLGU President. 鈥淐ongratulations to all!鈥�

With a Missouri state average of a 93% pass rate for first-time exam takers and a national average of 88%, HLGU students easily top the list.

The nursing faculty is dedicated to the program鈥檚 mission to achieve excellence in nursing education by maintaining high academic standards in a distinctively Christian environment. The program鈥檚 curriculum and instructional processes reflect educational theory, interdisciplinary collaboration, research and best practices which prepare graduates to be successful on the NCLEX-RN and -PN and as practitioners.

番茄社区 University鈥檚 nursing program offers a practical nursing program, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN), PN to RN program, and BSN online completion program and is currently accepting applications for admission. Nurses have limitless job opportunities, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and flexible hours.

For more information, contact Kathryn Martin, nursing admissions coordinator, at 573-629-3141 or via email at kathryn.martin@hlg.edu. To download an application, visit the website at hlg.edu. The program is fully accredited by the聽Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

In the span of just five days, the HLGU and Hannibal communities came together to fill 23 feet of a semi trailer with food and water that was delivered to the American Red Cross.

The project was organized by nursing student Delores Hanniford and the Craigmiles School of Nursing.

After experiencing a devastating house fire three years ago, Hanniford is no stranger to loss and was therefore compelled to help those in need just as others once helped her.

鈥淭he food drive went really well!鈥� said Hanniford. 鈥淭he victims of these disasters will be so grateful for what our community came together to give!鈥�

Dr. Anne Riggs, director of the Craigmiles School of Nursing, said, 鈥淭he food drive was a huge success, bringing together the HLGU family, community and local businesses for a great cause. The drive, organized by one of our nursing students, demonstrates the level of compassion and caring that dovetails into our school motto 鈥榢nowledge for service.鈥欌��

The trailer was parked on the campus of HLGU September 11-15, and was driven to Red Cross headquarters in Peoria by Hanniford鈥檚 father, Kevin Patrick of Kevin Patrick Trucking.

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

The project is being organized by nursing student Delores Hanniford and the Craigmiles School of Nursing who are encouraging the community to come together and help those in Texas who are hurting.

After experiencing a devastating house fire three years ago, Hanniford is no stranger to loss and is therefore compelled to help those in need just as others once helped her.

鈥淢y family and I know personally what it’s like to lose everything, so when I see the victims of Hurricane Harvey desperate for help, I feel a call to service from God to help comfort these people,鈥� said Hanniford. 鈥淲e may not have much individually to give physically, but as a community we can come together and comfort these people in any way we can.鈥�

The Red Cross expressed that the need for non-perishable food and water is urgent. Specific items requested include canned goods, rice, beans, ready-to-eat meals, water, and non-carbonated beverages. Non-food items will not be accepted. Clothing and hygiene products are not needed at this time.

A truck collecting the food donations will be parked in the Roland Fine Arts Center parking lot at the main entrance of HLGU and will be accepting donations Monday, September 11, through Thursday September 14, from 8 am to 8 pm, and Friday, September 15, from 8 am to 2 pm.

For more information about the food drive, please contact the Craigmiles School of Nursing at 573-629-3140, or via email at nursing@hlg.edu.

by Rebecca Sneed ’12

The HLGU PN Program was established in 1961 and was sponsored by the Hannibal Public School System until its relocation and change of sponsorship to HLGU in August 2012. This graduating class represents the fifty-fourth for this program.

Those honored were: Stephanie Barnett, Kayla Crew, Tiffany Hudelson, Hope Jones, Breanne McBride, Ashton Reynolds, Heather Smith, and Tiffany Yakes of Hannibal, MO; Melissa Boernson, Derek Eger, Alishia Harscher, Zakia Lewis, Scott McEntee, Courtney McGlaughlin, Haley Mester, and Lorelei Schlueter of Quincy, IL; Rebekah Calnan, Dannica Damron, and Rhylee Helms of Palmyra, MO; Melissa Corbin of Louisiana, MO; Brittany Dodds and Karissa Williams of Ewing, MO; Jessica Grummel and Destiny LeGrand of Bowling Green, MO; Taylor Jordan and Taylor Neely of Shelbina, MO; Alexis Kendrick, Brittany Barbee, and Michelle Talton of Monroe City, MO; Lacey Kistner of Payson, IL; Angel Morrison of Pittsfield, IL; and Alyssa Starr of LaBelle, MO.

Recipients of special awards were Heather Smith, General Nursing Proficiency Award; Taylor Neely, Clinical Nursing Award; Angel Morrison, Brandie Kearns Memorial Nursing Personality Award; Stephanie Barnett, Rhylee Helms, and Tiffany Hudelson, Beth Haven Community LPN Scholarship; and Kayla Crew, Dannica Damron, and Jessica Grummel, Hannibal Clinic Award.

Scholastic achievement awards were presented to the top 20% of the class and were received by Heather Smith, valedictorian; Rebekah Calnan, salutatorian; Angel Morrison, third ranking student; Tiffany Hudelson, fourth ranking student; Stephanie Barnett, fifth ranking student; Kayla Crew, sixth ranking student; and Rhylee Helms, seventh ranking student. Zakia Lewis was recognized with the best attendance award. Awards were made possible by the Northeast Missouri Medical Society, Hannibal Regional Hospital, the family and friends of Brandie Kearns, Mennonite Home Association, Hannibal Clinic, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, and the HLGU PN Class of 2016.

The guest speaker for the evening was Trista Long, DNP, RN, MBA/HCM, ON-C, director of the medical/surgical/orthopedic unit, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. Special music for the ceremony was presented by the Hannibal Regional Heartbeats. Class pictures were done by Angela鈥檚 Photography.

HLGU PN faculty includes Anne Riggs, DNP, RN, director of the Craigmiles School of Nursing; Gwenda Pollard, MSN-Ed, RN-BC, coordinator/instructor; instructors Karry Weston, MSN-Ed, RN and Lynn Ogle, BSN, RN; and adjunct instructors Anne Wilson, BSN, RN; Laura Davis-Maas, MSN, RN; Amanda St. Juliana MSN-Ed, RN; Amelia Seiler, MSN, RN; Janet Stuckman, MSN, RN; Michelle Wallace MSN, RN; and Kimi Yuchs MA(N), RN, NE-BC.

The 番茄社区 University Practical Nursing Program is a 52-week certificate program located on the university campus. Classes start each year in late August. The program is affiliated with Beth Haven Nursing Home, Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal Regional Hospital, James E. Cary Cancer Center, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Marion County Health Department, Mark Twain Behavioral Health, Turning Point Recovery Centers, NECAC Family Planning and Ralls County Health Department.

For program information or application, please contact Kathryn Martin, nursing admissions coordinator, at 573-629-3141, or Kathryn.Martin@hlg.edu.