Aurora, CO November 18, 2009 - American Sentinel University, an accredited online university that provides degree programs and practical education for professionals, will make available its CCNE-accredited online nursing degree programs to members of NurseTogether.com, one of the largest, fastest-growing online professional communities for nurses, through a new strategic partnership. In addition, NurseTogether.com will be American Sentinel’s official online nursing community partner.
“A partnership with such a well-respected educational organization as American Sentinel University underscores our mission of empowering nurses with the highest quality content, career tools and value-added services,” said Steve Curtin, Senior Vice President of Content and Strategic Partnerships for NurseTogether.com.
“American Sentinel truly understands the vital importance of the role of nursing in today’s healthcare equation. We are very excited to bring the school’s top-quality, flexible and affordable nursing degree programs to more than 100,000 of our NurseTogether.com members,” Curtin added.
American Sentinel University will offer special tuition rates to members of NurseTogether.com for its CCNE-accredited nursing degree programs. These include RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN), and Master of Science in Nursing>/a>, in five specialty areas: case management, nursing informatics, management and organizational leadership, nursing education and infection prevention and control (beginning January 1).
“Our mix of competency-based learning, clinical applications, real-world relevance and flexible format are a perfect fit for the busy lifestyle of NurseTogether.com members,” said Catherine Garner, DrPH, RN, FAAN, Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing at American Sentinel University.
About American Sentinel University
Founded as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, American Sentinel University, www.americansentinel.edu, delivers to its students the competitive advantages of unique online degree programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors. Its nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for 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.
About NurseTogether.com
NurseTogether.com is the fastest growing, free, online professional community for nurses. Specializing in unique nursing lifestyle, career and professional development information, NurseTogether.com’s mission is to empower the world’s nursing community through top-quality original content from experts, interactive web-based social media tools, and value-added services through key strategic partnerships in a variety of nursing and lifestyle disciplines.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeffrey Caplan
jeff.caplan@americansentinel.edu
(615) 482-1925
Steve Curtin
stevec@nursetogether.com
(508) 494.0776
