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New Staff in the Nursing Department

Caroline Fortuno joined the Los Angeles Nursing Department as the Student Support Specialist on August 22, 2011. Caroline has several years experience as an Admissions Representative at South Coast College and as a Job Placement Coordinator at North-West College, where she worked with the nursing students. In addition, Caroline has a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach and is currently enrolled in the M.S. Educational Counseling program at National University. She will graduate in October, 2011. Caroline’s responsibilities will include serving as the liaison and counselor for all nursing students, resolving academic and student services issues, and managing all aspects of new student orientation.

Roslyn Villalobos joined the Fresno Nursing Department as the Student Support Specialist on August 29, 2011. Roslyn has worked as a Center Assistant for the Fresno center for ten years and has a solid understanding of university policies and procedures. She has worked as a liaison between students, faculty and staff and will be a tremendous asset to the nursing team. Roslyn has a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from National University. Roslyn’s job duties will include serving as the liaison and counselor for all nursing students, resolving academic and student services issues, and managing all aspects of new student orientation.

Jill Sasaki recently moved from the Student Support Specialist position to the Clinical Placement Coordinator position at the Rancho Bernardo center. Jill has worked with the National University Nursing Department for over four years. Her new role will include securing clinical placements for over 430 nursing students each year, submitting reports to the Board of Registered Nursing, and serving as a liaison for clinical agencies, healthcare organizations and the San Diego Nursing Education Consortium. The faculty and staff in Rancho Bernardo are thrilled that Jill has accepted this position!

Sally Bedlington joined the Rancho Bernardo Nursing Department as the Student Support Specialist on August 29, 2011. Sally worked with the nursing staff as a temporary employee for four months prior to joining the team on a permanent basis. Sally recently moved to San Diego from Seattle. Her experience includes many years as a paralegal and as a volunteer fire fighter. Sally’s primary responsibilities will include serving as the liaison and counselor for all nursing students, resolving academic and student services issues, and managing all aspects of new student orientation.

Please join me in welcoming Caroline, Roslyn and Sally to the Nursing Department and in welcoming Jill to her new role!

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