Griffis Appointed Distance Learning Education Specialist in the School of Nursing

 Griffis is responsible for participating in the management and organization of the RN to BSN/MSN distance learning program, including acting primarily as a nursing and technology resource for the School of Nursing students.

 In making the announcement, School of Nursing Dean Susan O’Brien, said, “Kathy brings a wealth of experience in educational technology and online education. She is a welcome addition to the School of Nursing.”

 For more than 30 years, Griffis has held positions in nursing management, staff development and nursing informatics. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Seton Hall University and a Master of Science in Nursing degree in advanced practice from The College of New Jersey as well as the Graduate Student Award. Griffis is a member of N.J. State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau and was most recently inducted into Thomas Edison State College Honor Society of Nursing. Griffis has a certification in Case Management from Villanova University and an American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) certification in Nursing Informatics

 “Thomas Edison State College is a great match for me because as a nurse, caring is at the heart of what I do,” said Griffis. “This opportunity allows me to give back to the nursing community what I have gained through my nursing career. I am honored to be a part of the family at Thomas Edison State College.”

ABOUT THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
 Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults. One of New Jersey’s 12 senior public institutions of higher education, the College offers 16 associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees in more than 100 areas of study. Students earn degrees through a wide variety of rigorous and high-quality academic methods that can be customized to meet their individual needs. Identified by Forbes magazine as one of the top 20 colleges and universities in the nation in the use of technology to create learning opportunities for adults, Thomas Edison State College is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of educational technologies. The College is home to The John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy. The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College. Further information about admission to the College may be obtained by calling (888) 442-8372, via e-mail at info@tesc.edu or by visiting the College Web site at www.tesc.edu.