APEI's institutions to hold multiple events
thanking nurses for their contributions to the nation's health care
delivery system
CHARLES
TOWN, W.Va., May 3, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APEI), one of the nation's leading educators of pre-licensure
nurses, today announced multiple activities honoring nurses as part
of the company's celebration of National Nurses Month. The annual
appreciation month takes place every May and honors the many
contributions nurses make to the health and well-being of our
communities.
APEI's institutions—Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing and American Public
University System (APUS)—are commemorating the month with "Nursing
Excellence Awards", a "Salute to Nurses" community tour and
"Diversity in Nursing" continuing education event, among other
activities.
"Nurses and nurse educators play a vital role in our healthcare
system and communities, and we are incredibly grateful for their
dedication to providing quality patient care and education to
support the next generation of nurses," said APEI president and CEO
Angela Selden. "We at APEI are
honored to provide affordable, high-quality education both to
create new nurses and to provide learning opportunities for the
advancement of all nurses, which is only possible thanks to our
roughly 1,200 nursing faculty who are committed to helping graduate
the best nurses possible."
APEI's institutions work with health systems nationwide to
transform the relationship between nursing education and
employment. Rasmussen students can attend classes at one of 22
campuses across six states, including Florida, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Kansas,
Illinois and Wisconsin as well as online; Hondros students can choose one of eight campuses
in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan; APUS students attend their programs
online, with in-person practicums and shadowing.
APEI's schools have conferred nearly 15,000 pre-licensure
nursing degrees since 2019. APEI is working to mitigate the chronic
nursing shortage by training students with expanded, robust nursing
curriculums at Rasmussen University, Hondros
College of Nursing and American Public University System
(APUS). Combined, these schools cover a full ladder of nursing
curriculum from LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) to MSN (Master of
Nursing) and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice).
Rasmussen University Recognizes Students and Faculty with
Nursing Excellence Awards
Thirty-six Rasmussen University faculty and student honorees
were selected among almost 200 nominations nationwide. Individuals
were nominated by their peers because of their dedication to
becoming skilled nurses or for their contributions to the whole
nursing profession and healthcare fields.
View the full list of Rasmussen honorees and activities
here.
Hondros College of Nursing
Launches "Salute to Nurses" Tour and "Diversity in Nursing"
Continuing Education Event
On May 5, Hondros College of Nursing is sponsoring a
continuing education event at Saber Healthcare Group in Beechwood,
Ohio, focusing on diversity in
nursing. The keynote speaker, Dr. Pamela
Combs, is a Hondros nursing
faculty member. Throughout the month, Hondros is also facilitating a "Salute to Nurses"
tour where staff will be making stops at healthcare facilities in
their campus communities thanking nurses for their many
contributions.
About American Public Education:
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its
institutions American Public University
System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate
School USA (GSUSA), provides
education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves
communities.
APUS, which operates through American Military University and
American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty
military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,900
adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher
education.
Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health
sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 14,300
students across its 22 campuses in six states and online. It also
has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Education and
Justice Studies.
Hondros College of Nursing focuses
on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six
in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN
(LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 2,700 total
students. Graduate School USA is a
leading training provider to the federal workforce with an
extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the
federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to
federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government
professionals.
Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional
accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. Hondros is accredited by
the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting
Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For
additional information, visit www.apei.com.
*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance
and Veterans Administration student enrollment data, as reported by
Military Times, 2020.
**Based on information compiled by the National Council of
State Boards of Nursing and Ohio
Board of Nursing.
Contacts:
Frank
Tutalo
Director, Public Relations, American Public Education, Inc.
ftutalo@apei.com
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