Hannibal-LaGrange University, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System partner together offer free tuition for nursing students

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Hannibal Regional Healthcare System and Hannibal-LaGrange University have partnered to train nurses to serve Northeast Missouri. The partnership will provide tuition and fees for eligible nursing students and job placement within the Hannibal Regional Healthcare System.

HLGU offers nursing programs to prepare both licensed practical nurses and registered nurses in a Christian environment. The practical nurse program can be completed in 11 months and requires a high school degree or the equivalent. The registered nurse program is offered within the associate of nursing degree program, a three-year degree. Transfer students are welcome in both programs. People who already have completed a practical nurse degree can complete the registered nurse degree in as little as one additional year.

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System includes Hannibal Regional Hospital, a 99-bed acute care hospital. Hannibal Regional has more than 1,400 team members serving 12 counties. Offices can be found in 11 communities with 85 providers and 21 specialties.

In a press release, Robert J. Matz, HLGU executive vice president, said, “HLGU exists to serve this region. 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.”

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