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Curtis LewisAmerican Sentinel Dual Master’s Degrees Launches IT Professional into Management — and a Ph.D. Program

May 6, 2013

“American Sentinel University had the programs I was seeking to expand my career—and for a very reasonable cost,” he says. To give himself a competitive edge, Curtis enrolled in both the M.S. Business Intelligence and the M.S. Health Systems Management programs. “The health care industry is seeing a big push to implement electronic records, which has created a lot of opportunity for those with a combined health care and technology background. I wanted to create a great resume.”

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American Sentinel University BSN student Sharon Hannum, who is a practicing nurse at Bryn Mawr hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA.Experienced Program Director Turns to American Sentinel University to Achieve Big Dreams

April 29, 2013

When Bryn Mawr applied to become a magnet hospital in 2011, Sharon was told she would need to get a bachelor’s degree. “I looked at several programs in my area, but with where I was in my career and life, I started feeling that an online school might work best for me,” says Sharon, whose colleagues recommended American Sentinel University.

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Career-Minded Nurse Pursues BSN, MSN, to Enhance her Informatics Knowledge—and Teach Other Nurses

April 25, 2013

When American Sentinel University BSN graduate Debi Rafferty graduated from high school, she knew exactly what she wanted to be: a nurse. Initially, however, she had difficulty getting into nursing school, so she decided to become a paralegal instead. It took her just three years to realize she was meant for another career. “My mom is a nurse and knew that was what I wanted,” Debi recalls. “She bought me a desk a year into my paralegal career and said, ‘You need to go back to school.’” So, Debi returned to Hahnemann University and earned her associate degree in nursing. Eventually, she found her way to the maternity unit in 1992—and she’s been there ever since. “I love my job,” Debi admits. “I love being a labor and delivery nurse. I honestly can’t imagine being in any other area of the hospital.” She spent 17 years at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital …

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Stephen SladekBoston Nurse and American Sentinel BSN Student’s Life-changing Boston Marathon Experience

April 19, 2013

April 15, 2013, was the kind of day any operating nurse is ready to handle, but hopes will never come. For Stephen Sladek, the aftermath of Patriot’s Day—also known as Boston’s beloved marathon Monday—was a life-altering experience he will remember for the rest of his life.

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Career advancementYou’re Ready to Go Back to School!

April 17, 2013

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