World Record Kidney Stone

	Heaviest Kidney Stone
		WHO: Peter Baulman WHAT: 356 g (12.5 oz) WHERE: Southport, Queensland, Australia WHEN: December 2003
Peter Baulman (Australia) had a kidney stone removed from his right kidney in December 2003 at The Gold Coast Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia, weighing 356 g (12.5 oz) and measuring at its widest point, 11.86 cm (4.66 in). courtesy of Guinness World Records online site. Have a great week everyone! // Luke

5 Days Until Our HLC Visit...

Tip # 17: Why it is important to receive accreditation from the HLC-NCA?

• Academic prestige
• Assurance of quality
• Assurance that students can apply to all programs and positions they choose
• Permission for the College to participate in all activities reserved for these types of institutions nationwide.

March Madness is Upon Us...

Our HLC visitors will be here next week, March 10-12. Wondering what the nerf basketball backboard has being doing floating around 2nd floor of the College? Well wonder no more, SGA is coaching students March 6th & 7th on topics that may be discussed in the student forum. To visit with "Coaches" students should stop by the Rotunda between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., there will be prizes and all participants will be placed in a drawing to win one of four $25 GAS GIFT CARDS!!!

Here are a few more tips to help you practice for the big game:

Tip #7: Associate degrees available to students enrolled in our Allied Health programs?

1. Adult Cardiac Sonography
2. Vascular Sonography
3. Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
4. General Sonography

Tip #8: What organizations are available to students at the College

• Student Government Association
• Action for Students
• BryanLGH Student Nurses' Association
• Red Cross
• Caring with Christ
• Health Promotion Organization

Tip #9: What are the four academic divisions of the College?

1. Allied Health
2. General Education
3. Nurse Anesthesia
4. Nursing

Tip #10: The College offers six degrees: four Associate degrees in Allied Health, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, and a Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia.

Tip #11: The College accepts eleven Nurse Anesthesia students per year.

Tip #12: General Education is the College's newest area of study. Its creation allows students in our degree-granting programs to take all requirements on site.

Tip #13: Why should students take their General Education courses at BryanLGH?

• Because we are the only college in the city of Lincoln that offers General Education courses geared specifically toward the healthcare provider.

Tip #14: Some General Education courses geared toward our Health Sciences students include:

• Mathematics for the Healthcare Provider
• Ethics in Healthcare
• Spanish for the Healthcare Provider
• Sign Language for the Healthcare Provider
• Economics for the Healthcare Provider

Tip #15: One of the key issues that the HLC focused on during its last site visit (in May 2006) was the formation of a student governing body.

Tip #16: The College's General Education program began in 2006. Today, the College offers approximately 30 General Education courses onsite to support students pursuing their Nursing and Allied Health degrees.