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Board denies Goodwin University LPN director appointment because candidate lacks required advanced nursing degree
Summary
Board members voted against approving Kimberly Connolly as Goodwin University's LPN program director after finding she does not meet the regulation's 'earned advanced degree in nursing' requirement; attorneys and staff reviewed waiver options but concluded the qualification requirement was not met.
The Board of Examiners for Nursing voted on March 4 not to approve Kimberly Connolly as program director for Goodwin University's Licensed Practical Nursing program because she does not meet the regulatory requirement of an "earned advanced degree in nursing."
Goodwin's dean, Vivian Friday, described Connolly's experience in curriculum development, faculty mentorship and program evaluation and said the university…
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