Antelope Valley Hospital Appoints Donald T. Wenzler, DNP(c), MBA

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Antelope Valley Hospital Appoints Donald T. Wenzler, DNP(c), MBA,
RN, as Chief Nursing Officer
(LANCASTER, Calif. – April 6, 2015) — Antelope Valley Hospital has named Donald
T. Wenzler, DNP(c), MBA, RN, as chief nursing officer (CNO), effective today.
Wenzler previously served as chief nursing officer at Shriners Hospitals for Children
– Philadelphia, where he was responsible for overseeing the operations and quality
of the hospital’s patient care services. He has 34 years of experience in nursing,
including 18 years at the CNO level spent at such diverse organizations as Lovelace
Medical Center in Albuquerque and Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi,
Texas. In addition, he is an appraiser for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s
Magnet Recognition Program® and has held leadership positions with, and has been
invited to speak to, various national and statewide nursing organizations.
Wenzler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of
Minnesota and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Saint
Thomas. He is currently completing a Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in
executive clinical leadership from Drexel University in Philadelphia.
“Donald brings a wealth of experience in a broad variety of care settings,” noted
AVH Chief Executive Officer Dennis Knox on the appointment. “In addition, his
experience as an appraiser for the Magnet Recognition program makes him
extremely knowledgeable in the latest best practices related to patient care and
nursing.”
As CNO Wenzler will be responsible for overseeing the quality and performance of
Antelope Valley Hospital’s clinical operations and patient care services.
About Antelope Valley Hospital
Celebrating 60 years of caring for the community, Antelope Valley Hospital is
located in the city of Lancaster in northern Los Angeles County. The 420-bed district
hospital is a Level II trauma center and provides a full array of medical/surgical
services, pediatric treatment, NICU, mental health, cancer care and more. More
information is available at www.avhospital.org or by calling 661-949-5000.
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