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Gannon welcomes new director of Villa Maria School of Nursing

From the website of Gannon University.

Gannon University is excited to announce Sarahbeth Abalos, Ph.D., RN, CNE, CNEcl, as the new director of the university’s Villa Maria School of Nursing. Abalos was selected after a national search. She brings 24 years of professional experience with a rich background in nursing, nursing education, clinical supervision and advocacy.   

Abalos previously served as the nursing program director at Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. In her pervious role, she successfully provided academic and strategic leadership for the college’s department of nursing along with stewarding initiatives for faculty development and growth in student enrollment.  

Prior to her role at Hiram College, Abalos served as the director of the nursing program at Thiel College in Greenville, Pa., and as a nursing faculty member at the school of nursing of the Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, Pa.  

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Abalos as director of our Villa Maria School of Nursing,” said Kim Cavanagh, DHSc, PA-C, dean of the Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences. “She brings significant experience in nursing and nursing education. I look forward to her fostering the continued growth of the Villa Maria School of Nursing and ensuring our programs continue to provide the highest quality of nursing education in the region.”  

Abalos earned both her MSN and Ph.D. in nursing from Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She also holds an AAS in nursing from Ashland Community and Technical College in Ashland, Ky.  

The director of the Villa Maria School of Nursing is responsible for the strategic leadership and administration of the school. Dr. Abalos will provide oversight of undergraduate and graduate programs to ensure adherence to accreditation standards, while driving program growth and innovation.

Learn more about nursing programs at Gannon University by visiting our Villa Maria School of Nursing web page.