Rasmussen College Names Dr. Florence Richman Senior Vice President of Nursing

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen College announced today that experienced educator, nursing leader and entrepreneur Florence (Flo) Richman, Ph.D., NEA-BC, has been named Senior Vice President of Nursing at the College, where she will oversee the ongoing development and implementation of the growing practical and professional nursing programs at its 22 regional campus locations, as well as its unique RN to BSN online program.

"Dr. Richman's diverse background, academic leadership and programmatic insights have positively impacted the healthcare industry, and her experience in education and direct care administration will serve our students very well by providing them with a well-rounded perspective of the modern healthcare landscape," said Rasmussen College School of Nursing General Manager, Greg King. "We look forward to having her broad range of expertise and management success on board to expand our School of Nursing programs."

With more than 25 years of experience in education and healthcare management, Dr. Richman comes to Rasmussen College from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), where she served as Special Assistant to the President for Academic Growth in Allied Health and Nursing, and Dean of Nursing for the largest such program in the state of Virginia and the surrounding Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Prior to her work at NOVA, Dr. Richman served as College Campus Chair for Graduate Business and Management Programs at the University of Phoenix.

As a highly regarded national leader in nursing and healthcare education, Dr. Richman originated the first for-profit national testing program for home health aides. She received the Preceptor Award from the Catholic University of America and the Excellence in Education Award from the State of Virginia. She has been a featured presenter at numerous national conferences on nursing, education and workforce development and has been published in several trade publications, including Caring Magazine and Nursing Spectrum.

Dr. Richman currently serves in several advisory roles. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from American University, a Master's degree in Nursing with a Minor in Home Health Administration from Catholic University, and a Master's degree in business with a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Averett University. Dr. Richman received a Doctoral degree in Applied Management and Decision Sciences with focus in Leadership and Organizational Change from Walden University.

With approximately 1,500 students across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Florida, the Rasmussen College School of Nursing offers programs in practical and professional nursing, and an innovative online RN to BSN program for students who have an active RN license and an Associate's degree or Diploma in nursing. For additional information about the School of Nursing at Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing.

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ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a regionally-accredited, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment.  Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate's and bachelor's level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field.  Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

SOURCE Rasmussen College