Руководитель по развитию медсестер Blessing Health System получила сертификат специалиста

Blessing Health manager earns board certification in nursing development Published 11:25 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 QUINCY — Rita Schaefer, manager of nursing professional development at Blessing Health System, has earned board certification in nursing professional development through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Nursing Professional Development Board Certified credential recognizes nurses who demonstrate specialized knowledge in the field. It is awarded to registered nurses who meet rigorous eligibility requirements and pass the credentialing center’s board certification examination, and is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. To qualify, candidates must hold an active registered nurse license, possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing, have at least two years of full-time nursing experience, complete a minimum of 2,000 hours of nursing professional development practice within the previous three years, and complete 30 hours of continuing education in the field. Schaefer earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Culver-Stockton College in 2010. She joined Blessing Health System in 2007 and has held several roles throughout her career, including phlebotomist in the laboratory, staff registered nurse in the emergency department, nurse educator for the emergency department, and her current position. She has also previously served as a flight nurse with Air Evac Lifeteam. Schaefer, a resident of Palmyra, Missouri, is active in her community as a volunteer and project leader for her children’s 4-H club and as a Sunday school teacher at Taylor Apostolic Christian Church.