The College is coordinating with the Blessing Infection Prevention team who are working with federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to educate itself on the identification and treatment of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 Safety & Mitigation Plan

The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors are of the utmost importance. We are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic situation and are taking precautions to minimize risks. The College is coordinating with the Blessing Infection Prevention team who work with federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). 

We continue to meet the College's mission and ensure the health/safety of the College Community.  We are following the State of Illinois' requirements, to have a choice to be vaccinated or to be tested weekly beginning September 5th. Please contact administration@brcn.edu  if you have any questions.

Click here to view our plan outlining the steps

Click here to view our policy regarding screening for COVID-19

Report and Disclosures

October Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)1 Institutional Portion. 

January Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)1 and (a)3 Institutional Portion.

April Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)1 and (a)3 Institutional Portion.

July Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3). 

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting
Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
October 2021

  • Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences received funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to offset student and institutional expenses incurred due to the disruption of campus operations as a result of coronavirus.
  • Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences (the College) acknowledges that it signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement. The College has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and the ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. 
  • The College received a total of $502,808 for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of 8/06/21 (Includes HEERF I. HEERF II and HEERF III).
  • The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of October 1,2021 is $504,308. 
  • The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) program is 156.
  • The total number of students who received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs is reflected below.
    • HEERF I: 93 students
    • HEERF II: 175
    • HEERF III: 156
  • First Distribution:
    • The methods used to determine which and how much students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants are as follows:
      • Application submittal
      • Eligible for funding under a Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
      • On-campus, enrolled student
      • Identification of areas impacted
        • Food
        • Housing
        • Course Materials
        • Technology
        • Healthcare
        • Childcare
        • Other
      • All on campus, enrolled May 2020 graduates were granted $750 for expenses incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic under the first portion of student grants. 
  • Second Distribution:
    • Under the second portion of student grants, all full time students were granted $365 and part-time students were granted $180 for expenses incurred related to COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Third Distribution:
    • Under the third portion of student grants, all full-time students were granted $2,124 and part-time students were granted $1,062 for expenses incurred related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The instructions, directions, or guidance provided by BRCN to all students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants were sent via BRCN email. 

***This is Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences Final Quarterly Posting. This report covers all remaining HEERF Fund Expenditures of Student Portion Funds.***

 

How Coronavirus spreads

Each of us is the first line of defense in reducing the risk for coronavirus. That’s because its symptoms, transmission, treatment and recovery are similar to influenza. Coronavirus is spread from person-to-person by respiratory droplets, such as when someone coughs or sneezes. Both the flu and COVID-19 cause mild to moderate respiratory illness, though some cases have been severe. COVID-19 symptoms usually appear two to 14 days after initial exposure to the disease.

To help protect yourself, take the following steps to reduce your risk of infection from COVID-19, the flu or even the common cold:

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Avoid contact with others who are sick.
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and immediately dispose of the tissue and wash your hands.
  • Stay home if you are sick.

This page will feature updated information as needed.

In the following links you will find more helpful information to reduce the risk for contracting COVID-19.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html