Dr. Ruth Tarantine Joins Colorado Technical University as University Dean of Nursing
10 September 2015 - 1:02AM
Business Wire
25-Year Industry Leader Poised to Accelerate
CTU’s Commitment to Nursing Education
Colorado Technical University (CTU), a leading provider of
campus-based and online higher education, is pleased to announce
the appointment of Dr. Ruth Tarantine as its university dean of
nursing. In this newly redefined role, Tarantine will fortify the
university’s academic leadership in the nursing discipline and help
advance CTU’s nursing degree programs to meet current and future
demand for qualified nurses.
Dr. Tarantine is a widely-respected nursing industry leader,
educator, and researcher. Recognized by the American Association of
Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) for maintaining critical care
certification for more than 20 years, her professional experience
is underpinned by more than two decades serving as a nurse at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Fueled by her passion for
continuous learning, Dr. Tarantine earned her doctorate in nursing
practice from Chatham University and her master’s in nursing
education from the University of Pittsburgh.
“I’m honored for the opportunity to lead the charge in expanding
CTU’s nursing degree programs,” said Tarantine. “I look forward to
leveraging what the university does best – providing quality
curriculum that enables students to apply real world knowledge to
grow their expertise and reach their education goals. This is an
exciting time for nursing education and I am thrilled to join CTU’s
progressive team.”
Dr. Tarantine joins CTU from Academic Partnerships, where she
was the director of healthcare and responsible for driving the
innovative design of new nursing programs for public universities.
Prior to Academic Partnerships, Tarantine served as the chair of
graduate nursing programs for South University where she oversaw
the university’s online nursing program portfolio. Dr. Tarantine
continually demonstrates her leadership, passion, and commitment to
the healthcare field as one of a few national experts who have
successfully scaled complex nursing practica through
innovation.
“Dr. Tarantine understands the demands of a nursing program from
both an academic perspective and from firsthand experience in the
nursing profession,” said Dr. Connie Johnson, chief academic
officer and provost at CTU. “Her depth of knowledge and perspective
will help to guide our nursing program to the next level and we are
delighted she’s joined our team.”
CTU has made a commitment to make nursing education more
accessible and improve the delivery of online curriculum with
intellipath™, a personalized learning technology that assess what
students already know and helps them uncover new areas to learn.
The appointment of Dr. Tarantine reinforces this pledge to being a
highly relevant and credible nursing educator for both traditional
and non-traditional students. With nursing careers projected to
increase by nearly 20 percent by 20201, the CCNE accredited nursing
program at CTU is well positioned to help nurses pursue their
bachelor of science in nursing degree; which further supports the
Institute of Medicine’s recommendation that the proportion of
nurses with baccalaureate degrees be increased to 80 percent by
that same year.2
“We are pleased to welcome a leader with Dr. Tarantine’s diverse
healthcare background and expertise to our team,” said Andrew H.
Hurst, CTU’s university president. “CTU is driving innovation
within our nursing program and she shares our vision to prepare
nursing students to become leaders in the nursing profession. We
look forward to continued advancement in these programs under her
leadership.”
CTU is dedicated to building curriculum that supports the
growing needs and demands of the country’s workforce. With nursing
as currently the largest segment in the U.S. Health Care
Workforce3, the university will continue to collaborate with
employers to understand skills gaps and meet their current and
projected workforce needs. The arrival of Dr. Tarantine is yet
another addition to the real world faculty members and industry
experienced deans that lead CTU’s other degree areas.
About Colorado Technical University’s Nursing
Programs
CTU simplifies the advancement from RN to a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (BSN) and provide a fast, flexible, and affordable
option for busy nurses in the workforce. Offered online and
accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
(CCNE), CTU’s BSN program is designed to allow nurses to finish
their degree at an accelerated pace. Moreover, CTU’s experienced
admissions advisors understand nurses’ priorities and help them
save time and money under the university’s credit transfer policy.
Both CTU’s BSN and Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree
programs are structured to help students navigate real-world
challenges and emerging trends in the nursing practice. Learn more
at http://www.coloradotech.edu/degrees/bachelors/nursing and
http://www.coloradotech.edu/degrees/masters/nursing.
About Colorado Technical University
Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides
higher education to connect students to what matters most in
reaching their professional goals. CTU offers more than 100
undergraduate and graduate programs taught by real-world faculty
members who enrich the curriculum with their industry experience
and prepare students for today’s challenges and the hard-hitting
problems of tomorrow. CTU’s personalized, online learning system
allows students to control what, where, when and how they learn.
Students can also learn and connect on campuses in multiple cities.
With the help of faculty, industry professionals and more than
80,000 graduates, CTU students can also grow a powerful
professional network to use their entire career. Learn more at
www.coloradotech.edu.
Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher
Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org. CTU cannot
guarantee employment or salary. Find employment rates, financial
obligations and other disclosures at
www.coloradotech.edu/disclosures. CTU is also a member of the
Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities,
colleges and schools. For more information, visit
www.careered.com.
1 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
2 Institute of Medicine: The Future of Nursing
3 Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational employment projections
to 2016
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