mercoledì 20 ottobre 2010

American Sentinel University Launches Sigma Theta Tau International Chapter

AURORA, Co.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thanks to the efforts of American Sentinel University faculty Dr. Joy Green-Hadden and Dr. Sandra Wise, the online university has launched its own chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society. The first meeting will be held in November.

“We are grateful to Drs. Green-Hadden and Wise for making STTI membership a possibility for nursing students at American Sentinel.”

“It is a great fit for our nursing students,” said Dr. Catherine Garner, DrPH, MSN, MPA, RN, FAAN, Provost and Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing at American Sentinel University. Membership in STTI is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.

“We are grateful to Drs. Green-Hadden and Wise for making STTI membership a possibility for nursing students at American Sentinel.”

Six of American Sentinel University’s nursing faculty sit on the STTI Board.

Founded by six nurses in 1922, STTI boasts more than 405,000 members in 86 countries. Since its earliest beginnings, the Honor Society has recognized the value of nursing scholarship for healthcare professionals and patients alike. The mission of STTI is to support the learning, knowledge, and professional development of nurses dedicated to making a difference in health worldwide, a vision compatible with American Sentinel University’s commitment to academic excellence.

A leading online university offering undergraduate and graduate healthcare degree programs, American Sentinel is proud that STTI membership is now available to nursing students whose academic performance and professional accomplishments warrant the honor. The university offers a world-class nursing education in a flexible, virtual environment convenient for working professionals.

American Sentinel nursing faculty who serve on the STTI Board of Directors include:

President - Sandra Wise President-Elect - Suzanne Richins Vice President - Sheri Byrnes Secretary - Kimberly McClane Treasurer - Betty Nelson Counselor - Joy Green-Hadden.

About American Sentinel University

American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online degree programs in nursing, health informatics, health systems management, healthcare MBA and a DNP in nurse executive leadership. Its Bachelor’s and Master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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