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Nursing School at KCU Earns Honors (Plus News Briefs)

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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 by nursepractitioneronline.com, which assesses online educational programs in this field. Among other criteria, KCU’s 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 honored—for the second consecutive year—as the best program of its kind in Kentucky by RegisteredNursing.org.

Information about YSN generally, and these programs specifically, is available at  www.kcu.edu or (606) 474-3252.

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OTHER NEWS BRIEFS

The International Conference On Missions has scheduled seven pre-convention training sessions—known as “Pre-Cons”—on Nov. 2 and 3, just prior to this year’s 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: “Center for Global Business”; “CCLNetwork Presents: Discipler-Making: Replicating Transformation in the Local Church”; “Accounting for Missionaries/Nonprofits”; “For Missionaries Only (FMO)”; “Make a World of Difference—Learn to Reach International Students”; “Mission Trainers”; and “Standards of Excellence in Short Term Missions (SOE).”

Learn more about Pre-Con events and access ICOM’s registration portal here.

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Great Lakes Christian College will offer Boost—A Retreat for Ministers July 11-13. The free event will take place on GLCC’s campus in Lansing, Mich. The school is planning “a restful, safe, and inspirational three days.” The evening speaker will be Frank Weller, GLCC’s 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 (“designate your gift as “Afghanistan”).

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 “Ukraine”).

Finally, IDES continues efforts to help Kentuckians impacted by last December’s 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 [email protected].

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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 [email protected].

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