The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University has named a new dean for its School of Nursing.
As detailed in the latest Moving Up section of Business Report, Amy Hall has joined the university, bringing nearly 30 years of nursing and education experience to her role as dean of the nursing school. Hall comes from University of Evansville in Indiana, where she most recently served as a nursing professor.
In her new role, Hall is responsible for strengthening and streamlining academic policies and procedures. She also will oversee the assessment of teaching and learning, develop new academic programs, and promote and foster leadership development within the school.
Among other recent professional moves in the health care industry, Dina Dent has been named assistant vice president of nursing at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She is responsible for the nursing units of medicine, oncology, rehab and inpatient surgical, as well as oversight within patient care services. Dent most recently served as executive director of nursing operations for CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria.
Meanwhile, Dr. Courtney James has joined Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group Pediatrics-Zachary Clinic, where she treats a wide range of pediatric illnesses and conditions.
Check out the current issue of Business Report for more professional moves within the Capital Region. The magazine regularly highlights executive-level promotions and new hires in the Capital Region in its Moving Up section, as well as announcements about developments at area companies in Company News.
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