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New health careers program gives high school students access to college-level courses

Area high school students now have access to college-level courses in nursing and other healthcare careers through a new Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences initiative.

Blessing-Rieman shines in national student survey

Blessing-Rieman students recently participated in the 2018 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) based at the School of Education at Indian University Bloomington.  The results showed 100 percent of Blessing-Rieman senior students rated their overall experience as “excellent or good” and 100 percent of senior students would attend the institution again.

Nursing professor named international honor society regional coordinator

Susan McReynolds, MS, RN, CNE, Assistant Professor, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, has been selected as a Regional Coordinator for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Blessing-Rieman nursing students inducted into international honor society

Quincy, IL – More than 20 nursing students and a community leader were recently inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) as members of the Pi Pi chapter at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences in Quincy, Illinois. The new members joined 128 other students and nurse leaders in the chapter.

Blessing-Rieman College December grads ace NCLEX

The December 2021 nursing graduates of the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Quincy, posted a perfect pass rate on the National Council of Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Blessing Hospital department earns national recognition

Blessing Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) was among 39 nursing homes in Illinois that recently received the highest possible rating in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Nursing Homes 2024

Blessing-Rieman College RN license exam pass rate among best in two-state area

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences’ most recent student pass rate for the national examination to become a registered nurse (NCLEX-RN) is 94%. That’s the second highest among 34 Bachelor of Science in Nursing education programs in Illinois and fifth highest among 28 programs in Missouri.

Nurse educator receives state recognition

Brandi Venvertloh, MSN, RN, CPN, Assistant Professor, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences, has been recognized as one of the “40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leaders in Illinois” for 2016 by the Illinois Nurses Foundation.

Blessing-Rieman College offers new program

Applications are now being accepted by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences for its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The first class of 10 students will begin studies in fall of this year.

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing changes name, begins anniversary celebration

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing became Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences on January 1, 2016. The name change reflects the addition of the College’s Associate of Science in Respiratory Care degree program and anticipated expansion into other health sciences programs.