Dr. Sandra Davidson Named Dean of Nursing for Carrington College®

PHOENIX, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrington College® has announced the appointment of Sandra Davidson, Ph.D., MSN, RN as dean of nursing. Prior to joining Carrington College, Dr. Davidson served as senior manager of faculty development for Chamberlain College of Nursing. Both colleges are a part of DeVry Inc., a global provider of career services.

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At Chamberlain College of Nursing, Dr. Davidson was responsible for fostering a student centered approach to teaching and learning within the organization and supporting new nurse educators in the transition from clinical nursing to teaching. In addition, she has served as the organizational development and clinical education specialist for Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) and director for the Master of Healthcare Innovation Program at Arizona State University College of Nursing & Health Innovation.  

"In her previous roles as a health care educator, Sandra has established herself as an innovator and catalyst for change in nursing leadership," said Tamara Rozhon, Ph.D., president of Carrington College. "Her national and international notoriety really speak to the depth of talent in the DeVry family and we are pleased to welcome her to Carrington College."

Dr. Davidson holds a doctorate in leadership studies and master's degree in nursing education from Gonzaga University as well as a bachelor's degree in nursing management from the University of Lethbridge.

In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing nursing programs, accreditation and faculty at all of the college's campuses and report to Dr. Rozhon.

For more information about certificate and degree programs offered at Carrington College, or to register for classes, go to www.carrington.edu/cc or call (888) 720-5014.

About Carrington College®

Carrington College is a leading provider of postsecondary education in the health care sector with programs that offer hands-on experience and prepare graduates for  employment  in such fields as dental assisting, dental hygiene, fitness training, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, nursing, medical radiography, physical therapist assistant, pharmacy technology, respiratory care and diagnostic medical sonography. Carrington College has ten onsite campuses located in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information about Carrington College, visit www.carrington.edu/cc.  

Carrington College is a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services.

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