Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, Inaugurated as 29th President of Saint Joseph's University

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Friday, September 8, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2023 On Friday, Saint Joseph's University inaugurated Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD , as the 29th — and first female — president in the University's 172-year history.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2023 On Friday, Saint Joseph's University inaugurated Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD , as the 29th — and first female — president in the University's 172-year history.
  • Cheryl is a first-generation college graduate who has immersed herself in the twin Jesuit traditions of spirituality and of service."
  • The Mass, which is a ceremonial start of the school year, was also the inaugural Mass for President McConnell.
  • As interim president, she finalized another merger agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences , expected to close in January 2024.

CHERYL A. MCCONNELL, PHD ELECTED FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

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Friday, March 10, 2023

PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately. Dr. McConnell is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as Saint Joseph's interim president since last June, and as provost and chief academic officer for three years prior.

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  • PHILADELPHIA , March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Saint Joseph's University's Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, its 29th – and first female– president in the University's 172-year history, effective immediately.
  • "Cheryl has strong business acumen, deep higher education experience, a career marked by dedicated commitment to our Jesuit mission and exceptional leadership skills.
  • Before her arrival at Saint Joseph's, McConnell held several leadership positions at Rockhurst University, a Jesuit institution in Kansas City, Missouri.
  • She went on to earn a PhD in higher education administration from fellow Jesuit institution Saint Louis University.

WGU’s College of Health Professions Launches Two Nursing Certificates

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-masters certificates for nurses seeking to expand their careers into nursing education or nursing administration and management.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College of Health Professions at Western Governors University (WGU) today announced the launch of two post-masters certificates for nurses seeking to expand their careers into nursing education or nursing administration and management.
  • These certificate programs will provide opportunities for nurses across the country to expand their impact by educating the next generation of nurses, said Jan Jones-Schenk, Executive Dean and Senior Vice President of WGUs College of Health Professions.
  • The College of Health Professions at WGU is one of nations largest schools of nursing, currently educating more than 28,000 bachelors- and masters-level nursing and healthcare students.
  • In 202021, more than 17 percent of all Bachelor of Science, Nursing graduates in the United States were educated by WGUs College of Health Professions.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences to Launch New Medical Assistant Program

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences' nine-month full-time Medical Assistant Program will allow students to learn the specialized skills to play a key support role as an administrator or clinician in a medical office.

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  • Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences' nine-month full-time Medical Assistant Program will allow students to learn the specialized skills to play a key support role as an administrator or clinician in a medical office.
  • "Medical assistants are a critical part of a health care team, providing administrative and clinical support services to ensure care delivery is efficient and effective," said Heather Myers, Program Director for the Medical Assistant Program at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
  • "PA College is dedicated to continually developing new programs to reflect the needs of the health care community in our area," said Dr. Karen Dielmann, Dean of Health Sciences for Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
  • To learn more about the new Medical Assistant Program, visit: https://www.pacollege.edu/academics/health-sciences-certificate-programs...
    To learn more about Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, please visit: http://www.PAcollege.edu .

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Posts 94.73% Average NCLEX Pass Rate

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Friday, November 8, 2019

LANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, is pleased to announce that after the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 academic year, the school's NCLEX scores continue to stay above the 90th percentile with a 94.73% average pass rate.

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  • LANCASTER, Pa., Nov. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, is pleased to announce that after the fourth quarter of the 2018-2019 academic year, the school's NCLEX scores continue to stay above the 90th percentile with a 94.73% average pass rate.
  • The College's annual pass rate for the 2018-2019 academic year was 95.02%, maintaining the College's rank above the national average of 88%.
  • "Our first-time pass rate continues to exceed the national average and demonstrates the high caliber of our dedicated students and faculty," said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab.
  • A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Announces Successful First-Time Accelerated BSN Program NCLEX Pass Rate

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019

The 92.03% pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses creates a high-level benchmark for future accelerated BSN students to strive for and surpass.

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  • The 92.03% pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses creates a high-level benchmark for future accelerated BSN students to strive for and surpass.
  • "We are thrilled, but not surprised, to see such a high benchmark created for our accelerated BSN program," said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab.
  • Students at the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences have the option to accelerate their education through the region's only Three-Year BSN program.
  • A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Posts 95.45% Average NCLEX Pass Rate Through Q3

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, is pleased to announce that after the third quarter, the school's NCLEX scores continue to stay above the 90th percentile with a 95.45 average pass rate.

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  • LANCASTER, Pa., Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, is pleased to announce that after the third quarter, the school's NCLEX scores continue to stay above the 90th percentile with a 95.45 average pass rate.
  • "Our first-time pass rate continues to exceed the national average and showcases the quality of our faculty and education programs," said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab.
  • The College is continuously making advancements to the program to ensure students are well prepared for the health field.
  • A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Posts 96.15 Percent NCLEX Pass Rate

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Monday, May 20, 2019

LANCASTER, Pa., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, today announced a 96.15% pass rate for first-time test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the second quarter of 2019.

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  • LANCASTER, Pa., May 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, the area's preeminent institution for the health care field, today announced a 96.15% pass rate for first-time test takers of the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for the second quarter of 2019.
  • "This first-time pass rate is commendable and demonstrates the dedication and effort of our faculty to provide the best possible education for our students," said Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Dean of Nursing Dr. Cheryl Grab.
  • To meet the growing demand forqualified nursing professionals, the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences also launched an MSNNursePractitionerprogram that will begin in the fall semester of 2019.
  • A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Posts 98.02 percent NCLEX Pass Rate

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Monday, January 28, 2019

The 98.02 percent pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses marks the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase in pass percentage by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students.

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  • The 98.02 percent pass rate on the national professional licensure exam for nurses marks the fourth consecutive year-over-year increase in pass percentage by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students.
  • The scores come on the heels of a concerted four-year effort by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences to evaluate and innovate its curriculum for continued betterment of students.
  • Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is the only institution in the region that offers an accelerated three-year Bachelor of Science Nursing program.
  • A dynamic and academically rigorous institution, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private, accredited, four-year college focusing exclusively on the field of health care.