Lake Land College recently welcomed the medical-surgical care team from HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital for a special nursing education event at the Effingham Technology Center.

Sixty nurses attended the meeting, where they received hospital updates and participated in hands-on activities designed to strengthen their skills and support professional development. The event featured competency checks, skills stations, and realistic patient-care scenarios using Lake Land College’s high-fidelity patient simulator.

Nurses also learned about continuing education opportunities through Eastern Illinois University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, helping them advance their careers while strengthening the healthcare workforce across the region.

Lake Land College officials say they value partnerships with healthcare providers and educational institutions that help improve patient care and expand opportunities for nursing professionals.

The event was supported through an Illinois Board of Higher Education Nursing School grant aimed at increasing the number of highly trained registered nurses serving communities throughout Illinois.

For more information about Lake Land College nursing programs or opportunities for collaboration with the department, please contact Cassandra Porter, Director of Nursing Programs, at cporter@lakelandcollege.edu or call 217-234-5452.

Pictured Below: Simulation Lab Nurse Rachael Walker in the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center high-fidelity simulation lab with a group of nurses from HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital. The Lake Land College Nursing Department recently hosted the nurses for the HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Medical-Surgical Care team meetings.

Pictured Below: Simulation Lab Nurse Rachael Walker leads a high-fidelity patient simulation at the Lake Land College Effingham Technology Center during an HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital Medical-Surgical Care team meeting.