RICHMOND, Va. – June 22, 2009 – Dr. Sharon Broscious has been named Program Director for Nursing at South University’s Richmond campus. Broscious brings over 30 years of experience as a healthcare professional and clinical instructor. She has extensive experience in supervising and teaching adult health nursing and advanced nursing concepts.
“Sharon’s professional history as a healthcare practitioner, professor and administrator meets exactly what is required for a solid nursing school at South,” said Dennis Corrado, president of South University – Richmond. “Not only does she possess strong skills as a nurse at some of the highest ranked medical centers in the United States, but she has demonstrated a real passion for student learning and the clinical teaching environment.”
As Program Director for Nursing, Broscious will lead and develop program initiatives, direct the campus’ day-to-day program operations, lead nursing student advisement, and establish the tone for the nursing program in Richmond. She will be a key member of the administration, creating a culture where faculty members are accessible to students and committed to student learning.
Broscious graduated summa cum laude from Kutztown State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She earned her Master of Science degree in Nursing Education at Villanova University, and a Doctorate of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama – Birmingham. Broscious continues to publish and present on a wide variety of contemporary health care topics in addition to working abroad with Health Volunteers Overseas in 2008.
Initially, South University’s Richmond campus will offer an RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing) degree completion program targeted to begin in 2010. Associate degree or diploma nurses who are interested in learning more about the program should speak with an Admissions Officer at 2200 Old Brick Road, Glen Allen, Va., in the West Broad Village development or by calling 888-422-5076.
About South University
Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers educational programs at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels with campuses located in Columbia, S.C.; Montgomery, Ala.; Richmond, Va.; Savannah, Ga.; Tampa and West Palm Beach, Fla.
Further information on South University is available at: www.southuniversity.edu.
Licensing and Accreditation Statements
South University is provisionally certified by The State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North Fourteenth Street, Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600) to operate in Virginia.
South University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of South University.