Gary Sargent Named Interim Dean of Nursing

It is my pleasure to announce that Professor Gary Sargent began serving as the interim dean of nursing effective January 3, 2022.

Professor Sargent has been employed at the Medical Education Campus for seven years as a teaching faculty in the Emergency Medical Services Program, interim program director for the Fire Science Technology program and, most recently, serving in the role of EMS program director for three years. During his tenure as program director, he provided oversight in stabilizing the program through leadership transition as well as accreditation maintenance. He has experience in curriculum development, accreditation and budgeting. He has the distinction of serving as the program director (CoAEMSP, National Registry & Va. OEMS) for one of the first CoAEMSP accredited paramedic programs in the United States.

Professor Sargent earned a bachelor of science in Nursing from Liberty University, a master’s in Nursing (Educator Pathway) from Liberty, an A.A.S in Emergency Medical Services Technology from NOVA and an A.A.S in Nursing from J. Sargent Reynolds Community College. He holds his RN licensure in Virginia and Multi-State. Additionally, he is registered nationally and in Virginia as an EMT-Paramedic.

Please join me in welcoming Professor Sargent to the Interim Dean of Nursing role! 

Submitted by:
Dr. Shelly Powers, MEC-Provost, SPowers@nvcc.edu