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Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe Earns Patient Safety Credential

by Tina Tebbe

Lebanon, IL (07/20/2021) — McKendree University professor of nursing Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe, a resident of Nashville, Ill., has recently been recognized by The Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS).

"Earning this credential attests to Richelle's professional competency in patient safety science and application," said Patricia McGaffigan, RN, MS, CPPS, President, CBPPS. "This achievement demonstrates her expertise in this critical discipline and positions her among those committed to and leading patient safety work."

Dr. Rennegarbe earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application. Currently employed as chair of the nursing division, DNP and MHA program director and as a professor of nursing at McKendree University, she is an alumna of the University, earning her undergraduate nursing degree in 1992. With the conferring of certification, she is now privileged to use the CPPS credential with the conferring of her certification.

"Patient safety is at the forefront of healthcare, so I am very proud of this certification as patient safety is near and dear to my heart," said Dr. Rennegarbe, PhD, RN, CENP, CPPS.


Richelle Rennegarbe
Richelle
Rennegarbe
  • Professor of Nursing
  • Nursing
  • Nashville, Ill.

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