The program combines the academic strength of C-SC with the clinical excellence of Hannibal Regional, providing students with a seamless blend of classroom learning and real-world experience beginning early in their college journey. Grounded in experiential learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice, the program is committed to shaping values-driven nurses equipped to lead responsibly, serve compassionately, and improve health outcomes in their communities and beyond.

“This program builds on our commitment to experiential learning and provides students with a direct path into the healthcare workforce,” said Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, President of 91直播. “We鈥檙e proud to offer another meaningful solution to the growing demand for nurses while giving our students an exceptional educational experience,鈥� she added.

鈥淢eeting this demand for skilled nurses in our region is essential to the future of healthcare in northeast Missouri,鈥� added C. Todd Ahrens, President/CEO of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. 鈥淭hrough this partnership with Culver-Stockton, we鈥檙e helping students prepare for impactful careers while building a stronger, more sustainable workforce close to home.鈥�

Program highlights include:

• Completion of a BSN degree in three years
• Direct admission to nursing
• Real-world clinical training coordinated with Hannibal Regional
• A strong academic foundation grounded in C-SC鈥檚 experiential learning model
• Personalized instruction and mentorship from faculty and clinical staff

Students will begin their coursework either online or on the Culver-Stockton campus before transitioning into immersive clinical learning coordinated through Hannibal Regional.

鈥淭his program, coordinated with Hannibal Regional and many other clinical partners, is truly designed with the student in mind,鈥� said Dr. Anne Riggs, Director of the 91直播 School of Nursing with Hannibal Regional. 鈥淔rom direct admission and small class sizes to more than 800 hours of hands-on experience, every aspect of the program ensures students are supported, well-trained, and ready to succeed.鈥�

The program has received initial approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and is currently under review for final approval by the Higher Learning Commission. C-SC will begin taking applications pending approval later this year or early 2026.

To request more information about 91直播鈥檚 new nursing-degree program with Hannibal Regional, please visit .

When the investigation of the home was completed, students compiled the evidence they found to prepare for the next step of the exercise. Then, the students organized their findings and met with student actors who portrayed the parents in the case. The intent of the mock interviews was to provide the students with experience completing formal investigations and making a determination in child abuse cases.

Dr. Angel Knoverek, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) Coordinator, serves as the instructor of Forensic Investigations of Child Maltreatment and led the simulation. Knoverek said, 鈥淐hild abuse case simulations using problem-based learning are an interactive way to engage and prepare students for real-world situations in the various human services fields.鈥�

A walk-through of the simulation was available to faculty and staff to better understand the experiential learning in progress through the duration of the simulation.

The CAST minor curriculum at C-SC prepares students with real-world experiences in a classroom setting. The purpose is to develop professionals who will be best equipped to work on multi-disciplinary teams to benefit children, such as nursing, education, and psychology among others.

While all the students in the course are CAST minors, they represent several different academic programs, such as nursing, criminal justice and psychology.