The Tri-Rivers School of Nursing was recently ranked number one in the State of Ohio by RegisteredNursing.org. Eighty-four schools in Ohio were analyzed and 30 qualified to be ranked, said Dr. Emeline Kelly, Tri-Rivers Director of Health & Public Safety program. Dr. Kelly said RegisteredNursing.Org ranked nursing schools in Ohio by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN pass rates.
“They went back to the most recent years of data available up to five years, then averaged the schools’ pass rates, weighted the recency of the exam and considered the number of students taking the exam.”Dr. Kelly explained that the National Council Examination (NCLEX-RN) is the nationwide examination for licensing of nurses in the United State and Canada. Most recently the 2016 graduates of Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program achieved 100% passage of the NCLEX. In 2014 Tri-Rivers nursing program was the only RN program in Ohio with more than 10 graduates to achieve a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, in 2015 they achieved 95.6%.Dr. Kelly said the goal of the Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program at Tri-Rivers is two-fold. “First of all, we want our graduates to successfully obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Secondly, our students also receive education that focuses on the professional environment and current practice issues including evidenced-based practice and patient experience, in order to make them successful employees for today’s health care agencies.”
“We also place importance on continuing education by instructing our students that it is an expectation that they will obtain further education, minimally a baccalaureate degree,” said Dr. Kelly. “Additionally, we hold our faculty and staff to a high standard, relying on current practice and innovative educational strategies.”
Dr. Kelly attributes the high ranking from RegisteredNursing.Org and high pass rate of the NCLEX to her team who works one on one with students and “offers unparalleled support for students during their training.”
“We look at each individual student and work hard to support their goals of becoming a healthcare professional,” said Dr. Kelly. Each student is different. We recognize those differences and provide the support that help them succeed.”
Katie Keller, a graduate of Tri-Rivers Patient Care Technician, LPN, and LPN to RN program, said, “I wanted to become a nurse because my grandfather was an ob-gyn in Marion, Ohio for many, many years. He delivered thousands and thousands of babies. He had a great legacy of being a great doctor and I always wanted to follow in his footsteps. Tri-Rivers made that possible for me. I am now a Registered Nurse working at Marion General in their labor and delivery room, walking the hallways that he walked, working in the same delivery rooms and I couldn’t be happier.”
Keller said, “I’m proud of my hometown and our labor and delivery at Marion General where I work. We have an awesome team. There are actually multiples of us who have graduated from Tri-Rivers. “Tri-Rivers taught us teamwork.”
Dr. Kelly said at Tri-Rivers School of Nursing it is “all about relationships. We are partners with our students. Their success is our success.”
To learn more about Tri-Rivers Healthcare programs, visit tririversnursing.com. You can also direct your questions to Pam Collins at or 740-389-4682 ext 5526. Visit RegisteredNursing.orgto learn more about their ranking system and see how other schools in Ohio are ranked.
Tri-Rivers Center For Adult Education’s Open House is Monday, April 24, 4-7pm at the Adult Education Healthcare & Public Safety Building, 1563 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio. You can visit the Nursing programs, and learn about Industrial Maintenance, Paramedic, EMT, Welding and RAMTEC programs.
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Welding is one of the few career choices that is in high demand at all times. To meet those demands Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education is offering three part-time classes and one full-time class in their state of the art RAMTEC training center on the Tri-Rivers campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, Ohio. Students can enroll now for the 48-hour Basic Welding class that starts January 16, according to instructor Levi Retterer.
“Since welders are needed in almost every industry, it gives them the flexibility to switch industries without changing careers,” said Retterer. “Most career choices have ups and downs; whereas, welding has endless opportunities that keep fueling the demand for welders.”
The three part-time classes include:
• Introduction to Welding, which is designed to instruct students in welding safety and welding techniques. This 20-hour class is available Jan. 9-12 and April 17-20, 4-9pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Basic Welding teaches students the basic knowledge of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. This 48-hour program is available Jan.16-Feb. 2 and April 24-May 11, 4-8pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Advanced Welding is for the individual in the field of welding with experience in arc welding and/or has completed the Basic Welding program. This 48-hour program is available Feb. 6-23 and May 15-June 1, 4-8pm, Monday through Thursday.
The full-time 650-hour Tri-Rivers Adult Education Welding program in RAMTEC starts August of 2017 and runs through January of 2018, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, said Retterer. “This program covers the basics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding Flux Cored Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding with structural fabrication skills and hands-on practice and skill attainment lab sessions
The full-time welding program gives students the opportunity to earn industrial certifications, said Retterer.
To register for a part-time welding class or the full-time class, contact Suzy Wall at EMAIL or 740-389-4682, extension 5500 or contact Holly Ramey at EMAILor 740-389-8590. Financial Aid is available for the full-time program.
Tri-Rivers invites home schooled students and their families to a Career Exploration Campus Tour event Thursday, January 19, 2017. There will be two sessions that day—a morning session from 8:30am to 10:30am and an afternoon session from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Each session will begin in the career center’s auditorium.
“There is a growing interest from home-schooled students to gain hands-on experience in a career tech program,” according to Ellen Messenger, director of communications for Tri-Rivers. “This summer several home-schooled students and their families stopped by our displays at county fairs and expressed interest in attending Tri-Rivers to acquire relevant career skills. We already have home-schooled students who are currently in programs or have graduated and are doing quite well. So we felt having a day geared toward area home-schoolers and their families would assist in answering their specific questions and provide an opportunity for them to see our programs and talk to current students.”
Our counselors, career connections coordinator and other staff will be available to answer questions about college credits, industry certifications, entrance requirements, academics and the benefits of a career tech education, said Messenger. “We encourage students 12 and older to attend with their families; however, all ages of children are welcome.”
Messenger said prior to the tours there will be a question and answer session, viewing of an informational video and time to talk with home-schooled students who are currently at Tri-Rivers. “The format will be casual; we want to allow interaction and time to answer all questions.”
“Modern career tech programs, like the ones we have at Tri-Rivers, are designed to prepare students for success,” said Messenger. “We empower students to learn a skill while in high school, in addition to providing opportunities for earning free college credits, relevant industry certifications and leadership opportunities.”
Career Tech programs for juniors and seniors at Tri-Rivers include: Advanced Machining @ Tri-Rivers RAMTEC; Ag & Industrial Power Technology; Automotive Technology; Computer Networking Electronics Technologies (CNET); Construction Trades Academy—also available for sophomores; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Digital Media & Entertainment; Engineering Technologies @Tri-Rivers RAMTEC—also available for sophomores; Esthetics (Skin Care)—one year program; Health Careers Academy; Hospitality; Veterinary Science and Welding @ Tri-Rivers RAMTEC.
Sign-up for the sessions is required. Home-schooled students and their families can call Career Connections Coordinator Jane Galyk at 740-389-8582 or 740-751-3325 or email her at to sign up for a morning or afternoon two-hour session on Jan. 19, 2017.
Tri-Rivers is an extension of nine schools—Marion City, Elgin, Pleasant, River Valley, Ridgedale, Mt. Gilead, Cardington, Highland and North Union as well as serving home-schooled students and students who open enroll. Tri-Rivers is located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH 43302.
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To thank area veterans Tri-Rivers Career Center students and staff provided complimentary services during the second 2016 annual “Services for Those Who Served Day” on Friday, November 11. The event was coordinated by the Social Studies Department.
Some of the services provided to veterans included:
• A Soup & Salad Bar lunch provided by our Culinary Arts students in CC Bistro
• A Wash, Wax & Vacuum vehicle service provided by our Auto technology students
• Haircuts, Manicures & Pedicures provided by our Cosmetology students
• Servicing lawn equipment including: Lawn mowers, Chain saws, weed eaters, Snow blowers and Power washers by our Ag & Industrial Power students
• Pet Grooming provided by TRCC’s Veterinary Sciences program
• Portraits were taken by Digital Media & Entertainment students
• Health checks of vital signs were provided by our Health Careers Academy students
• Computer safety inspections were performed by our Computer Networking students
• Criminal Justice demonstrations were held for Veterans and their families about student preparation for military and or police work
Click thru photos from the event.
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Tri-Rivers is offering a Construction Trades Academy—Grade 10. So current freshman interested in jump-starting their construction careers can come to Tri-Rivers as sophomores.
This pre-construction program is ideal for the student who desires to continue in Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy their Junior and Senior years. See your counselor for details or call Tri-Rivers Student Services at 740-389-8507. Apply online starting Dec. 1, 2016.
Tri-Rivers/RAMTEC: Fourteen Level I Engineering Technology Students at Tri-Rivers Career Center/RAMTEC earned their FANUC Tool Handling and Programming Industrial Certifications recently. Twenty-eight Level I and Level II students have now completed their credentialing in Engineering Technology from Certified FANUC instructor Mark Edington. Fifty-eight students have now been certified at Tri-Rivers since 2014. There will be many more to come this year between 22 Welding, 16 Advanced Machining and 9 more level I Engineering Technology students.
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Tri-Rivers’ Chef Branam and Culinary Arts students held a Healthy Cooking class for the Marion General Hospital Twig’s Ohio Healthy Kids Club. Looks like lots of fun!!!
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FFA Harvest Week—Oct. 31-Nov 4. Let’s give thanks for a good harvest and support our local food banks during this time of need.
All themed dress days are a $1 or a donated can of food. All lunch games are 50 cents or a donated can of food. Car Bash is 50 cents for 1 hit or $1 for 3 hits, Tues-Fri. Check out the events sheet.
Tri-Rivers Nursing School Ranked #1 in Ohio
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editorThe Tri-Rivers School of Nursing was recently ranked number one in the State of Ohio by RegisteredNursing.org. Eighty-four schools in Ohio were analyzed and 30 qualified to be ranked, said Dr. Emeline Kelly, Tri-Rivers Director of Health & Public Safety program. Dr. Kelly said RegisteredNursing.Org ranked nursing schools in Ohio by analyzing current and historical NCLEX-RN pass rates.
“They went back to the most recent years of data available up to five years, then averaged the schools’ pass rates, weighted the recency of the exam and considered the number of students taking the exam.”Dr. Kelly explained that the National Council Examination (NCLEX-RN) is the nationwide examination for licensing of nurses in the United State and Canada. Most recently the 2016 graduates of Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program achieved 100% passage of the NCLEX. In 2014 Tri-Rivers nursing program was the only RN program in Ohio with more than 10 graduates to achieve a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-RN, in 2015 they achieved 95.6%.Dr. Kelly said the goal of the Tri-Rivers LPN to RN program at Tri-Rivers is two-fold. “First of all, we want our graduates to successfully obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse. Secondly, our students also receive education that focuses on the professional environment and current practice issues including evidenced-based practice and patient experience, in order to make them successful employees for today’s health care agencies.”
“We also place importance on continuing education by instructing our students that it is an expectation that they will obtain further education, minimally a baccalaureate degree,” said Dr. Kelly. “Additionally, we hold our faculty and staff to a high standard, relying on current practice and innovative educational strategies.”
Dr. Kelly attributes the high ranking from RegisteredNursing.Org and high pass rate of the NCLEX to her team who works one on one with students and “offers unparalleled support for students during their training.”
“We look at each individual student and work hard to support their goals of becoming a healthcare professional,” said Dr. Kelly. Each student is different. We recognize those differences and provide the support that help them succeed.”
Keller said, “I’m proud of my hometown and our labor and delivery at Marion General where I work. We have an awesome team. There are actually multiples of us who have graduated from Tri-Rivers. “Tri-Rivers taught us teamwork.”
Dr. Kelly said at Tri-Rivers School of Nursing it is “all about relationships. We are partners with our students. Their success is our success.”
To learn more about Tri-Rivers Healthcare programs, visit tririversnursing.com. You can also direct your questions to Pam Collins at or 740-389-4682 ext 5526. Visit RegisteredNursing.org to learn more about their ranking system and see how other schools in Ohio are ranked.
New Adult Welding Classes in Tri-Rivers RAMTEC
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editorWelding is one of the few career choices that is in high demand at all times. To meet those demands Tri-Rivers Center for Adult Education is offering three part-time classes and one full-time class in their state of the art RAMTEC training center on the Tri-Rivers campus, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, Ohio. Students can enroll now for the 48-hour Basic Welding class that starts January 16, according to instructor Levi Retterer.
Part Time Welding Course Offerings
“Since welders are needed in almost every industry, it gives them the flexibility to switch industries without changing careers,” said Retterer. “Most career choices have ups and downs; whereas, welding has endless opportunities that keep fueling the demand for welders.”
The three part-time classes include:
• Introduction to Welding, which is designed to instruct students in welding safety and welding techniques. This 20-hour class is available Jan. 9-12 and April 17-20, 4-9pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Basic Welding teaches students the basic knowledge of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and oxyacetylene cutting. This 48-hour program is available Jan.16-Feb. 2 and April 24-May 11, 4-8pm, Monday through Thursday.
• Advanced Welding is for the individual in the field of welding with experience in arc welding and/or has completed the Basic Welding program. This 48-hour program is available Feb. 6-23 and May 15-June 1, 4-8pm, Monday through Thursday.
Welding Brochure 650 hour course
The full-time welding program gives students the opportunity to earn industrial certifications, said Retterer.
To register for a part-time welding class or the full-time class, contact Suzy Wall at EMAIL or 740-389-4682, extension 5500 or contact Holly Ramey at EMAIL or 740-389-8590. Financial Aid is available for the full-time program.
2 Hour Delay Monday Dec. 19, 2016
/in High School News/by web editorDue to the weather conditions, Tri-Rivers will be on a 2-hour delay Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 Be safe. (Remember your furry friends as well)
Home Schoolers Invited to Campus to Explore Careers
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorTri-Rivers invites home schooled students and their families to a Career Exploration Campus Tour event Thursday, January 19, 2017. There will be two sessions that day—a morning session from 8:30am to 10:30am and an afternoon session from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Each session will begin in the career center’s auditorium.
“There is a growing interest from home-schooled students to gain hands-on experience in a career tech program,” according to Ellen Messenger, director of communications for Tri-Rivers. “This summer several home-schooled students and their families stopped by our displays at county fairs and expressed interest in attending Tri-Rivers to acquire relevant career skills. We already have home-schooled students who are currently in programs or have graduated and are doing quite well. So we felt having a day geared toward area home-schoolers and their families would assist in answering their specific questions and provide an opportunity for them to see our programs and talk to current students.”
Our counselors, career connections coordinator and other staff will be available to answer questions about college credits, industry certifications, entrance requirements, academics and the benefits of a career tech education, said Messenger. “We encourage students 12 and older to attend with their families; however, all ages of children are welcome.”
Messenger said prior to the tours there will be a question and answer session, viewing of an informational video and time to talk with home-schooled students who are currently at Tri-Rivers. “The format will be casual; we want to allow interaction and time to answer all questions.”
“Modern career tech programs, like the ones we have at Tri-Rivers, are designed to prepare students for success,” said Messenger. “We empower students to learn a skill while in high school, in addition to providing opportunities for earning free college credits, relevant industry certifications and leadership opportunities.”
Career Tech programs for juniors and seniors at Tri-Rivers include: Advanced Machining @ Tri-Rivers RAMTEC; Ag & Industrial Power Technology; Automotive Technology; Computer Networking Electronics Technologies (CNET); Construction Trades Academy—also available for sophomores; Cosmetology; Criminal Justice; Culinary Arts; Digital Media & Entertainment; Engineering Technologies @Tri-Rivers RAMTEC—also available for sophomores; Esthetics (Skin Care)—one year program; Health Careers Academy; Hospitality; Veterinary Science and Welding @ Tri-Rivers RAMTEC.
Sign-up for the sessions is required. Home-schooled students and their families can call Career Connections Coordinator Jane Galyk at 740-389-8582 or 740-751-3325 or email her at to sign up for a morning or afternoon two-hour session on Jan. 19, 2017.
Tri-Rivers is an extension of nine schools—Marion City, Elgin, Pleasant, River Valley, Ridgedale, Mt. Gilead, Cardington, Highland and North Union as well as serving home-schooled students and students who open enroll. Tri-Rivers is located at 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH 43302.
2 hour Delay Thursday Dec 15, 2016
/in High School News/by web editorDue to wind chill factors, Tri-Rivers Career Center is on a two-hour delay, Thursday, December 15, 2016. Stay Warm, Stay Safe!
Tri-Rivers honored Veterans with free services
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorSome of the services provided to veterans included:
• A Soup & Salad Bar lunch provided by our Culinary Arts students in CC Bistro
• A Wash, Wax & Vacuum vehicle service provided by our Auto technology students
• Haircuts, Manicures & Pedicures provided by our Cosmetology students
• Servicing lawn equipment including: Lawn mowers, Chain saws, weed eaters, Snow blowers and Power washers by our Ag & Industrial Power students
• Pet Grooming provided by TRCC’s Veterinary Sciences program
• Portraits were taken by Digital Media & Entertainment students
• Health checks of vital signs were provided by our Health Careers Academy students
• Computer safety inspections were performed by our Computer Networking students
• Criminal Justice demonstrations were held for Veterans and their families about student preparation for military and or police work
Click thru photos from the event.
Construction Trades Academy-Grade 10
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorTri-Rivers is offering a Construction Trades Academy—Grade 10. So current freshman interested in jump-starting their construction careers can come to Tri-Rivers as sophomores.
This pre-construction program is ideal for the student who desires to continue in Tri-Rivers Construction Trades Academy their Junior and Senior years. See your counselor for details or call Tri-Rivers Student Services at 740-389-8507. Apply online starting Dec. 1, 2016.
TRCC/RAMTEC students earn FANUC Certifications
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorCulinary Arts provides cooking school for kids
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorTri-Rivers’ Chef Branam and Culinary Arts students held a Healthy Cooking class for the Marion General Hospital Twig’s Ohio Healthy Kids Club. Looks like lots of fun!!!
FFA Harvest Week-Oct. 31-Nov. 4
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorAll themed dress days are a $1 or a donated can of food. All lunch games are 50 cents or a donated can of food. Car Bash is 50 cents for 1 hit or $1 for 3 hits, Tues-Fri. Check out the events sheet.
Let’s have some fall fun for a great cause!!