Cleddhy Arellano

Cleddhy Arellano is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Director for the Graduate School of Nursing at California State University Long Beach (CSULB). He holds a dual role as a Lt Col in the United States Air Force Reserve, where he has served in leadership positions. Additionally, he practices as an Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in primary care for nearly 20 years. His affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Education:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of San Diego
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) & Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, CSULB
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Lorma College
• Supplemental BSN, California State University Los Angeles
• Military Education: Air War College, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officer School, Officer Training School

Research Focus:

• Adult gerontology health in primary care
• Military nursing and medicine
• Aeromedical/aerospace nursing and critical care transport
• PTSD, damage control resuscitation (DCR), damage control surgery (DCS), and military working dogs care

Awards:

• Meritorious Service Medal (USAF)
• Air and Space Commendation Medal (2 clusters)
• Air and Space Achievement Medal

Professional Roles:

• Assistant Director overseeing graduate nursing programs
• Clinical expertise in flight/critical care transport and deployed medicine