Richelle has earned her RN degree from Kaskaskia College in Centralia, IL, her BSN from McKendree University in Lebanon, IL and her MS in Community Health Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL. She earned her PhD in Health Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL. Dr. Rennegarbe’s primary areas of expertise include community health nursing, women’s health issues, nursing management, and chronic conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus. She is a Professor of Nursing, Nursing Division Chair, and Director of the MHA and DNP Programs at McKendree University. Dr. Rennegarbe is certified by the American Organization of Nurse Executives in executive nursing practice.