Welcome to the Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing — a tangible expression of Villanova University's mission, tradition, and commitment to human service. As a major school of nursing under Catholic auspices, it carries responsibility for the education of nurses within the framework of Christian beliefs and values and the heritage of the Order of St. Augustine.
A tangible expression of commitment to human service
About the Nursing Programs
The academic programs in the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing are directed to interpretation of nursing as a healing ministry emanated by love and demonstrated through service and the care of others. As a healing art as well as an applied science and practice discipline, nursing as taught at Villanova University, emphasizes the concern for spiritual health as well as that of mind and body. Curricula reflect the integration of these elements and their application in clinical practice and concern for others regardless of race, ethnicity or religion. The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing educates individuals for service to a diverse society which includes all sectors and strata of the population; as such, graduates are prepared to assume roles in all settings where health care is delivered.
Memberships and Special Recognition
The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is a member of several nursing education organizations. They are the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the National League for Nursing (NLN) and The Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association (PHENSA).
In October 2004, the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing was designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing (NLN)—one of only three in the country to be so named. The College was granted the designation in its category "Creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development." Center of Excellence is a new national designation from the NLN — the oldest professional nursing organization in the country that has nursing education as its primary concern. The designation is separate from accreditation and identifies schools of exceptional quality. The Fitzpatrick College once again received the designation in 2007 and 2010, the latter in a new category “Creating Environments that Advance the Science of Nursing Education.”
Contact Information
American Association of College of Nursing
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20036
Phone:(202) 463-6930
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association
2090 Linglestown Road
Suite 107
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 703-0033
Fax: (717) 234-6798
National League for Nursing
The Watergate
2600 Virginia Avenue, NW
Eighth Flloor
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 1-800-669-1656