Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
The Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a small private college in Quincy, Illinois. However, they have a long tradition. The college was founded in 1891 and has always been dedicated to nursing and health sciences. In fact, they became one of the first nursing schools to earn accreditation in 1909. All faculty members have either an MSN or Ph.D. in nursing or a related field. The college partners with two nearby liberal arts colleges for required classes that are outside of the nursing field. Clinical experience is provided through a partnership with the Blessing Hospital, which has a large campus and serves the Quincy community.
The Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers five different nursing programs. These programs include traditional BSN and MSN programs along with several additional paths for earning a BSN. Depending on the prerequisites, students may enroll in the RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, or accelerated BSN programs. These programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE. The RN to BSN program is offered online while most of the other programs require traditional classroom learning. Besides the standard nursing programs, the college also offers an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care and an Associate of Science in Health Information Management.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students288 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 6 |
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93 miles away |
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Maryville University of Saint Louis
101 miles away |
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Methodist College
107 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1994 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1995 - 12/31/2007 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Admission
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $802/credit | |
| In State Students | $802/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $802/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $500/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $36,090 | $36,090 | $36,090 |
| ADN | 70 | $56,140 | $56,140 | $56,140 |
| BSN | 125 | $100,250 | $100,250 | $100,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
Student Population
272
Undergrads
16
Graduates
254
Women
34
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
94% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
