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.

Although this represents the fifty-fifth capping ceremony for this practical nursing program, this is the sixth event since the program moved to 番茄社区 University in August 2012. The nursing program was formerly known as the Hannibal Public School of Practical Nursing and was located at the Hannibal Career and Technical Center. The 番茄社区 University Practical Nursing Program (HLGU-PN Program) is affiliated with Hannibal Regional Hospital, Maple Lawn Nursing Home, Beth Haven Nursing Home, the Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal Regional Medical Group, Mark Twain Behavioral Health, the NECAC Family Planning Center, Marion and Ralls County Health Departments, and Turning Point Recovery Centers.

These thirty-three practical nursing students have completed the first thirty-nine weeks of the fifty-two week program. They were honored by the following HLGU Craigmiles School of Nursing faculty: Gwenda Pollard, MSN-Ed, RN-BC, practical nursing coordinator; instructors Karry Young, MSN-Ed, RN; and Lynn Ogle, BSN, RN.

Adjunct instructors for the program include Denise Crisp, BSN, RN; Laura Maas, MSN, RN; Amanda St. Juliana, MSN-Ed, RN; Janet Stuckman, MSN, RN; Michelle Wallace, MSN, RN; and Anne Wilson, BSN, RN.

Members of the class receiving recognition for their achievements were Belinda Abbey, Sha鈥橳ya Bias, Stacey Buss, EmmaLee Butler, Ashley Evans, 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, 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 Franfort, IL; Britney Sidwell of New London, MO; Sarah Spurgeon of Palmyra, MO; and Rebekah Walsh of Pittsfield, IL.

The 番茄社区 University Practical Nursing Program is a 52-week certificate program starting each year in late August. To apply or obtain more information, 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

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.