Yancey School of Nursing (YSN) at Kentucky Christian University recently received two major honors.
YSN was named the No. 1 Nurse Practitioner Program in Kentucky byโฏnursepractitioneronline.com, which assesses online educational programs in this field. Among other criteria, KCUโs program was rated on graduate acceptance rates, competitiveness of the institution, accreditation status, and annual tuition and fees.
YSN’s online RN to BSN program also was honoredโfor the second consecutive yearโas the best program of its kind in Kentucky by RegisteredNursing.org.
Information about YSN generally, and these programs specifically, is available atโฏ www.kcu.eduโฏor (606) 474-3252.
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OTHER NEWS BRIEFS
The International Conference On Missions has scheduled seven pre-convention training sessionsโknown as โPre-Consโโon Nov. 2 and 3, just prior to this yearโs ICOM gathering in Columbus, Ohio. You can sign-up for any of the Pre-Cons while registering for the 2022 ICOM conference, set for Nov 3-5.
The formal titles of the pre-convention training events include: โCenter for Global Businessโ; โCCLNetwork Presents: Discipler-Making: Replicating Transformation in the Local Churchโ; โAccounting for Missionaries/Nonprofitsโ; โFor Missionaries Only (FMO)โ; โMake a World of DifferenceโLearn to Reach International Studentsโ; โMission Trainersโ; and โStandards of Excellence in Short Term Missions (SOE).โ
Learn more about Pre-Con events and access ICOMโs registration portal here.
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Great Lakes Christian College will offer BoostโA Retreat for Ministers July 11-13. The free event will take place on GLCCโs campus in Lansing, Mich. The school is planning โa restful, safe, and inspirational three days.โ The evening speaker will be Frank Weller, GLCCโs new president. Workshop leaders will include Drs. John Nugent, Sam Long, and Ron Peters. Learn more and register at www.glcc.edu.
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Late last week, IDES (International Disaster Emergency Service) was preparing to send relief to Afghanistan, which suffered an earthquake last Wednesday. IDES will be sending food, water, first aid kits, and basic supplies. Cash gifts can be made via this link (โdesignate your gift as โAfghanistanโ).
Additionally, IDES continues to provide food, basic supplies, transportation, housing, and more to displaced people in Ukraine. Gifts can be made via this link (designate your gift as โUkraineโ).
Finally, IDES continues efforts to help Kentuckians impacted by last Decemberโs tornadoes. Volunteers are needed . . . electricians, plumbers, and people who can hang drywall and install insulation. If you or your group is interested in volunteering, click this link or email vo*******@**es.org.
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A reunion event for Cincinnati Christian University alumni will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. July 16 at the Christian Church Leadership Center, 8095 Connector Drive, Florence, Ky. 41042. All CCU alumni (graduates and attenders) are invited. Former CCU president David Faust will speak briefly at 2 p.m. and former professor Paul Friskney will offer comments at 4 p.m. To be added to an email list and to learn more about the event, send a note to go****************@**********ip.org.
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