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How Hesston College Is Raising the Bar for Nursing Communication

Written by Georgia Read | Jul 14, 2026 2:17:56 PM

About Hesston College School of Nursing

Hesston College is a small, community-focused liberal arts institution in Kansas with a nursing program that consistently soars to new heights. Their Nursing program is built on a belief that exceptional nurses need more than clinical knowledge: they need confidence, communication skills, and strong relationships with the people who teach them.

That philosophy shows in the numbers. Hesston's first-time RN licensure pass rate sits well above the national average. The program welcomes students at every stage, whether straight from high school, transferring from another college, or advancing from an LPN qualification.

For 25 years, Director of Nursing Education Gregg Schroeder has made simulation of all forms the cornerstone of how his students prepare for the real world.