Quick answer
Jaleh Saghafi holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Indiana Wesleyan University and an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Cuyahoga Community College. She has an active Registered Nurse (RN) license and a Pharmaceutical Sales Certification (PSC), plus ACLS, BLS and PALS certifications. She is pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Administration at Western Governors University, with completion expected in May 2027.
The letters after a nurse’s name tell you about their education, license and training. This page lists each of Jaleh “Jaye” Saghafi’s credentials and explains in plain language what it means.
Degrees
| Degree | School | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration | Western Governors University | Expected May 2027 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | Indiana Wesleyan University | 2026 |
| Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) | Cuyahoga Community College | 1991 |
What the degrees mean
- ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing): a nursing degree that qualifies a graduate to take the national licensing exam and become a registered nurse. Saghafi’s ADN from Cuyahoga Community College, in the Cleveland area, started her nursing career.
- BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing): a four-year-level nursing degree. Compared with the ADN, it adds more coursework in areas such as leadership, research and community health. Saghafi completed her BSN at Indiana Wesleyan University after decades of clinical practice.
- MBA in Healthcare Administration: a business degree focused on how healthcare organizations are run, covering areas such as finance, operations and leadership. She is pursuing it at Western Governors University.
License and certifications
- RNRegistered Nurse, active license. The RN license allows her to practice as a registered nurse.
- PSCPharmaceutical Sales Certification. It covers how pharmaceutical products are communicated to healthcare professionals.
- ACLSAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support. Training in recognizing and treating cardiac arrest, dangerous heart rhythms and other cardiovascular emergencies in adults.
- BLSBasic Life Support. CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and relief of choking.
- PALSPediatric Advanced Life Support. Emergency assessment and resuscitation training for infants and children.
Lifelong learning
Saghafi earned her ADN in 1991. She completed her BSN in 2026, three decades into her career, and is now pursuing an MBA. Her resume describes her as bringing clinical credibility, business-focused communication and a learning mindset to her work. Her graduate study in healthcare administration builds on her quality-improvement experience, described in the infection control case study.
Where the credentials were put to use
These credentials line up with the work on her resume. Advanced life-support training fits the cardiovascular, trauma and surgical ICUs she has worked in. Her registered nursing practice spans every role. And the communication focus of the PSC builds on years of educating patients and reporting to physicians. See the full experience timeline and the cardiovascular nursing page.