Nelson to direct center for nursing advancement

JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University has named John Nelson director of the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement. The center was founded in 2021 in partnership with Ballad Health System to strengthen the nursing pipeline in the region by increasing opportunities for students and better supporting current nurses, according to a written statement. “Dr. Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Center for Nursing Advancement, a critically important piece of our efforts to improve the lives of the people in our region,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU provost and senior vice president for Academics.…