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American Sentinel University Welcomes New Associate Dean for Doctoral Studies

Dr. Elizabeth Nelson has joined American Sentinel University as associate dean for doctoral studies in health care and nursing. She will coordinate the doctoral program and oversee the capstone dissertation projects for the students in American Sentinel's Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Leadership program. For more information about American Sentinel University, go to www.americansentinel.edu / .

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) July 15, 2011

American Sentinel University is pleased to announce Dr. Elizabeth Nelson as associate dean for doctoral studies in health care and nursing. Dr. Nelson's diverse and extensive nursing history includes leadership positions for the Shriners Hospital in Philadelphia, Vanderbilt University, and Yale University School of Nursing. She also served as chief programs officer for the American Nurses Association.

Dr. Nelson is a member of the American Nurses Association, the Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society, Phi Kappa Phi honor society and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She was awarded Alumna of the Year from the College of Nursing at the University of Florida and is a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow.

Dr. Nelson will begin her position with American Sentinel on Sept. 1, 2011. She will coordinate the doctoral program and oversee the capstone dissertation projects for the students in American Sentinel's Doctor of Nursing Practice Executive Leadership program.

About American Sentinel University American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in nursing, nursing informatics, health care MBA and a DNP in executive leadership. Its bachelor's and master's nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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