Galen College of Nursing Names Cincinnati Campus President

June 21, 2010 - PRLog -- CINCINNATI, Ohio – June 21, 2010 – Galen College of Nursing today announced that Mary Ellen Kelley, MSN, MEd, RN, APN, CNS, has been named campus president.

Ms. Kelley has three decades of nursing and higher education leadership experience and has served as a member of the Ohio Board of Regents/University System of Ohio Registered Nursing Program Academic Validation Team. Ms. Kelley has served on numerous advisory councils, boards of trustees and college boards and has successfully led a number of nursing and allied health programs through programmatic and regional accreditation.  In addition, she is an experienced grant writer, health care and curriculum consultant, and a professional workshop speaker.

“We are extremely pleased that Ms. Kelley has joined the college,” said Galen College of Nursing Vice President of Academic Affairs Tracy A. Ortelli, MS, RN, CNE. “Her combined experience in nursing and academic administration will help Galen immensely as we grow and continue to improve the education we offer to our students.”

Galen President Mark A. Vogt added, “Ms. Kelley’s roots in the Cincinnati community make her an immeasurable asset.  Most importantly, her commitment to education and healthcare, along with her knowledge and professionalism, make her a perfect fit for this important leadership position.”

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Galen College of Nursing focuses solely on nursing education. One of the nation’s largest private schools of nursing, Galen offers Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) and Registered Nursing (RN) programs with small class sizes, diverse clinical experiences, modern, well-equipped facilities and a committed, caring faculty. Founded in 1989, Galen College has graduated thousands of nurses across six campuses in Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, and Texas. For more information, visit galencollege.edu or call 513.475.3600.