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American Sentinel University Announces Education Partnership with National Rural Health Association

  • 09/26/14

AURORA, CO — American Sentinel University, an accredited career-focused online university, has been named an approved education affiliate for the National Rural Health Association (NRHA).

The education partnership supports the mission of both organizations for the improved access, quality and equity in rural healthcare for rural Americans. American Sentinel will provide NRHA’s more than 20,000 members with access to the university’s degree and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology.

“We are proud to be affiliated with the National Rural Health Association. Membership helps prepare today’s health leaders with the medical education, skills and insight on critical health issues vital to improving healthcare in rural America,” says Kurt Linberg, Ph.D., provost at American Sentinel University.

American Sentinel recognizes the importance of education for rural students. Over half of the university’s student population currently lives in remote or non-metropolitan areas.

The university’s partnership will provide NRHA’s members with accessible, high-quality, healthcare-related academic programs to help them gain access to specialized training so they can make valuable contributions to the healthcare transformation in this country, says Linberg.

“Rural healthcare will improve through strong partnerships between our members and our corporate partners like American Sentinel University,” says Alan Morgan, CEO at NRHA.

American Sentinel’s online programs are catered to healthcare working professionals at various stages in their careers. With an advanced degree, students gain the tools, business fundamentals and leadership abilities that benefit NRHA, their member’s career and the healthcare industry as a whole.

Learn more about American Sentinel University’s online degree programs at www.americansentinel.edu or call 866/922-5690.

About American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University delivers the competitive advantages of accredited online degree and certificate programs in nursing, informatics, management and technology. Its affordable, flexible bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs are accredited by the Commission for the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), of One Dupont Circle, NW Ste. 530, Washington, DC, 20036. The DNP program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) of 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA, 30326. The university is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), of 1601 18th St., NW, Ste. 2, Washington, DC, 20009. The Accrediting Commission of DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For required student consumer information, please visit: www.americansentinel.edu/doe.

About National Rural Health Association
The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) is a national nonprofit membership organization with more than 20,000 members. The association’s mission is to provide leadership on rural health issues. NRHA membership consists of a diverse collection of individuals and organizations, all of whom share the common bond of an interest in rural health. For more information on NRHA visit www.ruralhealthweb.org.

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