Cheryl Holden

Dr. Cheryl Holden serves as Executive Director and Associate Professor in Healthcare Administration at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. With over 40 years of healthcare leadership experience, she manages high-impact projects, consults, and mentors professionals. Her credentials span nursing, healthcare administration, and electronic medical records systems.

Education:

• DHSc in Health Sciences, A.T. Still University (2011)
• MSN in Nursing, University of Phoenix - Tulsa (2004)
• BSN in Nursing, University of Oklahoma (1997)
• ADN in Nursing, Carl Albert Junior College (1991)

Research Interests: Dr. Holden focuses on practical improvements in health systems, emphasizing wellness paradigms, healthcare delivery optimization, quality assurance methodologies, and pedagogical advancements in nursing education. Her work bridges academia and industry through evidence-based solutions.

Professional Credentials:

• QM Online Teaching
• ANNC-Board Certification in Nursing Professional Development
• Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Arkansas Residential Assisted Living Administrator Certification
• Human Resource Management & Supervision
• Epic Inpatient Clinical & HOD Certifications
• Cerner EMR Certification
• Healthcare Provider CPR