Hannibal Regional Health System receives award from Moberly Community College Association

December 23, 2021 | By Muddy River News

Hannibal Regional Health System recently received the Distinguished Business and Industry Award from the Missouri Community College Association. Pictured with the award is Todd Ahrens, left, president and CEO of Hannibal Regional, and Jeff Lashley, president of MACC. | Photo courtesy of Hannibal Regional Health System

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Health System recently received the Distinguished Business and Industry Award from the Missouri Community College Association for its partnership with the nursing program at Moberly Area Community College-Hannibal.

Hannibal Regional and MACC-Hannibal have partnered to offer an accelerated associates degree nursing program that allows licensed practical nurses to earn their associate degree in nursing in 12 months. Graduates of the AADN program can take the National Council Licensure examination for registered nurses. Because of the partnership, the AADN program at MACC-Hannibal can accept up to 20 students per year.