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2024          
September 30 Artificial Intelligence Aids Students in Mastering Patient Assessments        
August 30 FCN Welcomes New Faculty        
August 30 Dr. Jennifer Brown Named Director of Second-Degree Accelerated BSN        
August 30 Dr. Patti Kostelnak Joins FCN as Director of DNP-Nurse Anesthesia        
August 29 Dr. Linda Copel Appointed as Interim PhD Program Director        
August 23 The Venerable Lama Losang Samten to Create Tibetan Mandala at Villanova University        
July 31 New MSN Clinical Faculty Track Holds Two-Day Simulation Intensive        
July 30 Nursing Students Have the ‘Experience of a Lifetime’ on Lourdes Pilgrimage        
July 30 Never Limit Yourself: Nursing Student-Athlete Mia Schnapf Encourages Students to Get Involved        
July 29 Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Environmental Health (MACCHE) Names Dr. Kelly as Co-Director        
June 27 Gift from Betsy B. Ryan ’98 MA Provides Scholarship Support for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program        
June 26 Podcast Features Another Inspiring Nursing Career with Alumna Nicole Guerin        
June 26 Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence Selected for New Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing        
June 26 Service and Ministry Award Recognizes Dr. Rice as a “Waymaker”        
May 17 Student-Athlete Grace Quirk Prioritizes Dedication and Drive        
May 3 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Launches Podcast “Inspiring Careers in Nursing” with WXV&U Health        
April 30 Faculty Member and Student Receive Villanova University Black Alumni Awards        
April 30 FCN’s SNAP Chapter Represents at National Student Nurses Association Convention        
April 30        
April 29 The Competitor: Nursing Student-Athlete Bella Runyan        
April 25 Annual FCN Mass Celebrates Alumni and Student Leaders        
April 25 Gift from Richard ’83 VSB and Marianne Kreider will establish an Endowed Professorship in Health Care Simulation and Innovation        
March 27 FCN Seniors and Faculty Spend Spring Break in Ghana        
March 27 Nursing Students Among Top Awardees at Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Conference        
March 27 Communication, Commitment and Care: The Keys to Success for Student-Athlete Ela Kopec        
March 27 FCN Seniors and Faculty Spend Spring Break in Ghana        
March 12 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Adds Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Affiliation with Rowan University        
February 29 Nursing Students Assist Schools with Pediatric Health Assessments        
February 20 Nursing Innovation Expert Rebecca Love Joins Villanova Nursing as Inaugural Howley Family Visiting Professor in Healthcare        
January 30 Where Expertise Supports Strategy: Meet Our Newest Board Members        
January 21 Besting the Time: Nursing Student-Athlete William Siejas Challenges Himself on the Track and in the Classroom        
January 21 From Classroom to School Board: Deborah King Seeks Impact Across Multiple Arenas        
January 4 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing and Saint Joseph's University Sign Affiliation Agreement        
           
2023          
December 6 Dr. Michelle McKay Honored with Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Designation        
December 6 Dr. Bridgette Rice Urges Use of Nursing Science to Advance Policy and Practice in the Context of Social and Structural Determinants of Health        
November 28 SNAP-Villanova Excels at State Convention        
November 28 M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Receives Fourth Gift from William and Joanne Conway, Bringing their Total Support to More Than $10 Million        
October 30 Sophomores Immersed in Irish Culture as Inaugural Villanova Nursing Students with “SHU in Dingle”        
October 18 Villanova Nursing Nurse Anesthesia Students Collaborate with Local Agencies to Enhance Opioid-related Safety in Community        
October 10 Dr. Anne Fink Elected to National League for Nursing Board of Governors         
September 29  Dr. Guy Weissinger Appointed as the Diane Foley Parrett Endowed Assistant Professor         
September 29 Dr. Jodie Szlachta Inducted as Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology         
September 24  Dr. Jennifer Gunberg Ross to Be Inducted into NLN Academy of Nursing Education        
August 29 Innovative Psychiatric-Mental Health Expert Dr. Laura Kelly to Lead Nurse Practitioner Tracks         
August 17 Dr. Melissa O'Connor’s Focus on Vulnerable Older Adults Leads to Clinical Decision Support Tool to Safely Discharge them from Home Health Services         
August 17 Meet Conway Scholar Audrey K. Guarino         
August 17 Meet Conway Scholar Cody Mitchell         
August 11 Dr. Christina Whitehouse Selected for NIH LRP Award to Advance her Research        
July 20 Villanova Nursing Announces Program Name Updates        
July 18 Villanova Nursing DNP Student, Dr. Rebecca Sherlock, Empowers Nurses to Provide Sexual Health Education to Patients with Spina Bifida        
June 29 Students and Faculty Collaborate on Research on Violence Against Native American and Indigenous Women and Girls        
June 29 Important Update Regarding Villanova’s DNP Nurse Anesthesia Track        
June 28 Set Up for Success: Nursing Student-Athlete Ellery Gray Combines Hard Work, Time Management and Inspired Goals        
June 28 Dr. Michelle Kelly Selected to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing        
June 20 Expanding Horizons: Graduate Student and Perinatal Nurse Kelly McKeown Explores Nursing’s Impact on Safety with Unique Practicum Experience         
May 29 Dr. Michelle D.S. Boakye Selected as American Diabetes Association Scholar          
May 19 The Rush on the Runway: Nursing Student-Athlete Ashley Preston Melds Preparation and Precision on the Road to Championships        
May 17 Dr. Tracy Oliver to Receive Villanova's 2023 Lafferty Award        
May 11 Villanova University Honors Nursing Faculty for Research and Scholarly Contributions        
April 27 FCN Celebrates Achievements of Alumni and Students          
April 27 Origami: More than Folding Paper        
April 26 Fast-Paced: Nursing Student-Athlete Ava Ruggieri Reflects on the Game, Goals and Getting There        
April 26 Dr. Christina Whitehouse is Inaugural Coach Bennett Endowed Assistant Professor        
April 14 Villanova Nursing Names Dr. Bridgette M. Rice as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation        
April 12 Affiliation Agreement with Villanova Nursing Provides Pathway to Nursing Career for Muhlenberg College Students        
March 30 Crushing a Dive: Nursing Student-Athlete Nick Jubilee Talks Time, Goals and Inspiring the Next Generation         
March 30 Villanova Nursing Awarded Conway Innovation Challenge Gift from Bedford Falls Foundation to Pilot an Accelerated MSN Degree to Create a U.S. Clinical Educator Surge        
February 28 Faculty and Student Researchers Present Their Science at Sigma Meeting        
February 28 Men in Nursing Group Strengthens Community        
February 28 WXV&U Health Team Wins National Award for Best Public Affairs Program         
January 30 Villanova ReachOut Continues to Engage Older Adults, Now as an Official Student Group        
January 30 Six Summer Oncology Fellows Connect with Families and Gain Valuable Clinical Experience         
           
2022          
December 2 Metal No More: First Year Nursing Students Win IIE Idea Challenge        
November 21 SNAP-Villanova Again Wins State SNAP’s Highest Award        
November 2 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Gail Furman Earns Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced® Credential        
October 26 Dr. Sunny Hallowell Releases Neonatal Intensive Care Virtual Gaming Simulation        
October 19 Villanova School of Business and M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Announce New Certificate Program for Healthcare Leaders         
October 19 Villanova Nursing’s Simulation and Learning Resource Center Earns Provisional Accreditation from the Society of Simulation in Healthcare         
September 29  Six Summer Oncology Fellows Connect with Families and Gain Valuable Clinical Experience        
September 29  Gerontology Interest Group Summer Externs Gain Valuable Experience for Future Practice        
September 29 FCN Welcomes Dr. Michelle Boakye for Integrated Diabetes Management Fellowship        
September 29 Sophomore Researcher Aidan D’Souza Wins Writing Award in Augustine and Culture Seminar        
September 29 India Miller Advances Research Skills as a Davis Family Summer Scholar        
August 31 FCN Welcomes Six New Faculty        
August 25 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing to Launch Accelerated PhD with Transformative $2.5 million gift from Bedford Falls Fund        
August 19 Dr. Sandra Gomberg on Nursing Leadership and Competent Empathy        
August 19 Leading Care: Dr. Elizabeth S. Rodriguez and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center        
August 19 Leading Care: Colleen Mattioni and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania        
August 19 Leading Care: Jason Malia and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital        
August 19 Leading Care: Janet Hadar and UNC Hospitals        
August 19 Leading Care: Kelly R. Bowens and the Veterans Administration        
August 19 Leading Care: Captain Karen Ann Belcar and the US Navy        
July 28 MACCHE’s Dr. Laura Anderko Co-authors NASEM Report on PFAS Exposure, Testing and Clinical Follow-up        
July 28 Dr. Bridgette Brawner Selected to be Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing        
July 19 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Again Designated as National League for Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education        
June 29 Fulbright Scholar Dr. Durante Collaborating on Transnational Mixed Methods Project        
June 29 Pediatric Nursing Expert Wendi Smith Joins Villanova Nursing Faculty        
June 29  Drs. Elizabeth Blunt and Michelle Kelly Inducted as Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners        
June 29 Dr. Christina Whitehouse Selected as Fellow of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists        
June 28 Nurse Practitioner Student Stephanie Lyons Selected for Nightingale Scholarship
       
June 17 Simulation and Learning Resource Center Earns Inaugural INACSL Endorsement for Healthcare Simulation Standards           
June 15  Dr. Catherine Curley Named Director of Center for Global and Public Health        
June 13 Nursing Students Serve Campus in EMS Role        
May 26 Idalis Figueroa ’20 BSN Reflects on Her Oncology Fellowship and New Career         
May 20 Using Public Art to Teach UN Sustainable Development Goals        
April 29 Alpha Nu Chapter of Sigma Showcases Nursing Excellence at Induction and Awards Ceremony          
April 28 Dr. Guy Weissinger Studies Intervention for Frontline Nurses with Trauma        
April 28 Celebrating Nursing Achievements: The 31st Annual Mass and Alumni Awards        
April 22  YONE Faculty Profile: Dr. Michelle McKay        
April 18 Senior Nadjulia Constant Reflects on Gospel Choir, Scholarly Work and her Life in Nursing         
April 11 Doctoral Students Help Launch Nigeria’s First PICU        
April 8 Research Spotlight: What About the Nurses?        
April 4 YONE Profile: Dr. Bridgette Brawner        
April 4 YONE Profile: Kimberly Bush        
April 4 YONE Profile: Dr. Sara Reeder        
April 4 YONE Profile: Dr. Angelina Arcamone        
April 4 YONE Profile: Dr. Anne  Fink        
April 4 YONE Profile: Dr. Gail Furman         
April 3 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell Co-Authors Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Feature in AJN, American Journal of Nursing        
March 27 Students’ Award-Winning Athlete Mental Health Podcast Recognized at National College Media Meeting        
March 26 FCN’s Simulation Center Selected as One of Five Schools Internationally for INACSL’s New Standards Endorsement Program        
March 24 Students Presenting Research at ENRS Annual Scientific Sessions        
March 24 FCN's New Affiliation Agreement Provides Pathway to Nursing Career for Juniata Students        
March 20 YONE Faculty Profile: Dr. Gail Furman        
March 17 Dr. Bridgette Brawner Co-edits Special Journal Issue on Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health        
March 4 Traumatic Brain Injury Care Scientist Dr. Helene Moriarty Contributes to NASEM Committee Report to Accelerate Progress in TBI Care and Research        
February 24 Advocacy, Science and Communication Intersect in 3MT Competition         
February 21 Launching and Learning: The Evolution of a Podcast for Healthier Minds and Lives        
February 16 WOCTok: A Video-focused Slam Dunk to Engage Frontline Staff in Wound Care Issues         
January 26 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer Publishes Award-Winning Book on Disability Care        
January 25 COPE Announces Recipients of 10-Year Anniversary Feeding the Need, Developing Solutions Award         
January 25 Dr. Daniel Jackson Smith Joins Faculty as Inaugural Weingarten Endowed Assistant Professor        
January 20 Bedford Falls Fund Doubles Giving to Villanova Nursing with an Additional $2.5 Million Commitment to the Joanne and William Conway Scholarship Program        
           
2021          
December 14 CHAMPS Research Study: U.S. Frontline Nurses Exhibited More Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms than Global Counterparts        
December 13 DNP Alumna Dr. Meghan Coleman selected for Advanced Practice Clinical Excellence Award          
December 9 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Bridgette Brawner Funded for “Guns Down, Gloves Up” Youth Boxing Program to Strategically Counteract and Prevent Gun Violence        
December 7 Villanova Nursing Graduates First Class of DNP Nurse Anesthesia Students         
November 22 Dr. Melissa O’Connor Inducted as Fellow in The College of Physicians of Philadelphia         
November 2 Dr. Melissa O'Connor Named Inaugural M. Louise Fitzpatrick Endowed Professor        
October 29 Dr. Christina Whitehouse Named Distinguished Educator         
October 29 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell Honored with Research Award        
October 28 Elite Athlete and Nursing Student, Sophomore Emily McFadden Dances in the Desert 
       
October 28 Advocating for Health and Justice in Climate Change at COP26        
October 28 Deborah King Brings Simulation and Pediatric Expertise to Faculty        
October 21 Dr. Peter Kaufmann co-authors Behavioral Clinical Trials for Chronic Diseases        
September 16 Villanova Nursing Ranked Among Top Undergraduate Nursing Programs in Nation        
August 29 Shaping the Direction of Resources for US Graduate Nursing Students        
August 27 Four New Faculty Join FCN this Fall         
August 26 Exploring the World of Pharmaceuticals Through Merck Internship        
July 28 The Science Behind Social Media, Adolescents and Food Choices         
July 14 Dr. Sunny Hallowell Selected as Prestigious Macy Faculty Scholar         
July 12 Studying and Strategizing to Improve the Health of African American Women        
July 8 Advancing Pediatric Health with Advocacy, Care and Smart Policy         
June 29 A Summer of Exploration in Oncology Nursing        
June 29 Fueled by Initiative and Innovation, Hailey Clark is Building an Array of Research Skills         
June 10 Dr. Patricia K. Bradley Selected to Mentor American Academy of Nursing Jonas Policy Scholars        
May 24 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Joins Together for West Philadelphia to Support Vaccinations by Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium        
May 21 Dr. Linda Maldonado Honored as Top Nurse by Al Dia        
May 11 Vaccinating Vulnerable Populations        
May 10

Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Receives $2.5 Million Gift from Bedford Falls Fund

       
May 5 Villanova Nursing CHAMPS Study Receives Funding from Travere Therapeutics        
April 29  From Health Promotion to a Future in Flight Nursing: Peace Corps Volunteer Andrea Goodrich        
April 28 MSNO: Ready to Build Community Connections with Students of Color        
April 28

Dr. Melissa O’Connor Co-investigator on NIH R01-funded Transitional Care Study of Sepsis Survivors Transitioning Home

       
March 30 From Catcher to Community in Pursuit of Health Equity        
March 30 Statistics Expert and Educator, Dr. Mary Ann Heverly, Retiring        
March 12 SNAP-Villanova Chapter again designated Stellar School by National Students Nurses’ Association         
February 26 Villanova Nursing ranked among top nursing programs for research funding         
February 25 Team Latina Shares a Special Valentine for Women in Kensington        
February 25 Stress and Learning During a Pandemic        
February 19 Dr. Helene Moriarty Selected to Serve on National Committee to Accelerate TBI Research and Care         
January 27 First Interprofessional Student Health Hack Launched        
January 26 An Interview with India Miller, Nursing’s First Posse Scholar        
January 4 Dr. Helene Moriarty to Receive Veterans Health Administration Funding to Study Post-TBI Depression Treatment        
           
2020          
December 12 Villanova Nurses Partner, Linking Academic and Clinical Settings for Science and Health        
December 10 Leveraging Cognitive Science on Interruptions to Mitigate Medication Errors by Nurses        
October 28 Federal Funding to Improve Health Care Professional Education on Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities        
October 27 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Receives R01 Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research        
September 14 Villanova Nursing Names Dr. Patricia K. Bradley as Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence         
August 29 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Welcomes Four Talented Faculty        
August 28 Villanova Nursing to Host EPA’s Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit         
August 28 Villanova Nursing Signs National Climate Challenge Commitment for Schools of Nursing        
August 28 Dr. Michelle Kelly Selected for PostDoctoral Fellowship        
August 20 Villanova Nursing Celebrates New Faculty Fellows in American Academy of Nursing         
July 30 Gerontology Nursing Excellence Externship: Transforming the Future Workforce        
June 30 Dean Havens: Living Health Care Leadership        
June 30 Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy Receives the Charlotte Brody Award for Environmental Nursing Leadership        
June 26 Dr. Bradley Appointed to AACN's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group        
June 26 Villanova Nursing Simulation Experts Honored by International Organization         
April 24 Curiosity and Diverse Experiences Lead to Public Health Career Goals        
February 28 DNP Innovation in the OR        
February 17  Leading Care: Dr. Gloria McNeal and the National University, San Diego        
February 17  Leading Care: Dr. Anne Krause and the Widener University School of Nursing        
February 17  Leading Care: Dr. Margaret Hattori-Uchima and the University of Guam School of Health        
February 17  Leading Care: Dr. Mary Ellen Glasgow and the Duquesne University School of Nursing        
February 17  Leading Care: Dr. Dorrie Fontaine and the UVA School of Nursing        
February 17   

Leading Care: Dr. Manal Al-Zadjali and Oman's Higher Institute of Health Specialties 

       
2019  
December 15 PhD Student and Faculty Co-Author Call to Action About Effects of Preterm Birth
December 5 In Finland, a Far-sighted Look at Climate Change 
November 26 Call to Action from First Responder School Nurses on School Shootings and the Trauma of Drills
November 14 Villanova Nursing honors Patricia A. Grady, PhD, RN, FAAN with M. Louise Fitzpatrick Award for Transformative Leadership
November 1 Villanova Nursing and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Answer National Imperatives and Collaborate for Interprofessional Education
November 1 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing announces continued accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
October 30 My career: Advocating for children and families as an IBC Summer Intern
September 29 Sigma's Alpha Nu Chapter induction and awards honor excellence of students and alumni
August 6 Toward Social Justice, Step by Step
July 30 A Celebration of Rich and Diverse Experiences at the Second Degree BSN Completion Celebration
July 24 A community collaboration to empower women in Madagascar
July 17 Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy appointed inaugural mentor for first AHNE Environmental Health Nurse Fellows
June 26 15-Minute Huddles Address Patient Safety
June 26 Three Villanova Nursing faculty selected as fellows for prestigious American Academy of Nursing
June 26 Dr. Melissa O’Connor – gerontology expert and big data researcher – named as Fellow in the Gerontological Society of America
June 24 Leading Care: Michelle Turner and Nursing Management
June 24 Leading Care: Senior Madeline Stadler and the Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania
June 24 Leading Care: Senior Meghan Scanlon and state and Villanova chapter of the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania
June 24 Leading Care: Senior Meghan Galvin and Chi Eta Phi
June 24 Leading Care: Junior Dana Galgano and Villanova Nursing Without Borders
June 24 Leading Care: Senior Kendall Connolly and the Undergraduate Nursing Senate
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Tresa Zielinski and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Jodie Szlachta and the Pennsylvania Governor’s Health Policy Board and PANA
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Pennie Sessler Branden as Sigma Liaison to the United Nations Economic and Social Council
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Matt McCoy and the Pennsylvania Association of Nurse Anesthetists
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Bette Mariani and the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Tamara Kear and the American Nephrology Nurses Association
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Donna Havens and the ANCC Magnet Commission, American Academy of Nursing and American Organization of Nurse Executives
June 24 Leading Care: Jennifer Graebe and the American Nurses Credentialing Center
June 24 Leading Care: Jennifer Gil and the American Nurses Association
June 24 Leading Care: Dr. Anne Fink and the National League for Nursing
June 24 Leading Care: Mark Crider and the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
June 24 Leading Care: Cindy Blank-Reid and the Society of Trauma Nurses
May 28 Building a Future Career in Primary Care
May 28 The Impact of Collaborative, Community-based Care
May 28 Villanova Nurses Honored for Global Impact at United Nations
May 19 Celebrating the Class of 2019
April 30 Senior Lauren Munter Receives Meyer ICE Award
April 26 Senior Erin Donnelly delivers Ethics of War Paper on Moral Injury
April 6 A nursing student-athlete interview with…Addison Wallace  
April 6 A nursing student-athlete interview with…Christine Graziano
April 6 A nursing student-athlete interview with…Jason Applegate
April 6 My career: The impact of collaborative community-based care
April 5 Collaborating with CHOP to understand trauma and homelessness in childhood
April 3 Finding purpose: chipping away at social injustice, one opportunity at a time
April 2 Nursing students launch College Diabetes Network Chapter
March 20
A nursing student-athlete interview with…Grace Stant
March 20
A nursing student-athlete interview with…Madeline Blohm and Miranda Barroqueiro
March 19 A nursing student-athlete interview with…Madison Puleo
March 12 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer to be inducted into Sigma's International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
March 12 Villanova Nursing Graduate Program rises to top 30 in the nation
February 27 Outstanding alumnae honored with College's Medallion
February 18 An insider's view of oncology nursing through the Flynn Fellowship
January 21 Life as a nursing student in Army ROTC
   
2018  
November 28 Growing a Passion for Nursing – International Edition
November 18 SNAP-Villanova Excels at Fall State SNAP Convention
November 1 Notice of Accreditation Review
October 31 Reflections from Villanova on the Hill
October 31 Innovation inspiration at Forbes Under 30 Summit
September 27 Dr. Mary Ann Cantrell honored for global impact in nursing education with induction in NLN Academy
September 27 College hosts Japanese colleagues from Aomori University of Health and Welfare
September 20 Reflections of a Global Health Nurse: Patrick Smith '16 BSN
August 30 Senior Courtney Kojak leads New Student Orientation Program
July 18
Dr. Melissa O’Connor is expert panelist for national report on safe care in the home
June 4 Villanova University Appoints Donna Sullivan Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
June 1 Fitzpatrick College of Nursing 2018 Convocation and Commencement Weekend
May 3 Meet Rachel Zlotnick '20 FCN: Thriving in service learning
April 28 Summer sets foundation in public health experience
April 25 Innovative pitch lands first place in health care management competition
April 25 Safety first
April 23 Dr. Helene Moriarty receives Suzanne Feetham Nurse Scientist Family Research Award from Eastern Nursing Research Society
April 19 Freshman nursing student recognized with Honorable Mention for Honors essay
April 18 M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing dedicated April 7
April 17 Dr. Suzanne C. Smeltzer named inaugural holder of The Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professorship in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations
April 16 Dr. Mary Naylor honored with inaugural M. Louise Fitzpatrick Award for Transformative Leadership
April 16 SNAP-Villanova continues a championship year at NSNA Convention
April 2 Inside a new Navy nurse's life abroad
March 16 Grace Stant: An Unconventional Triple Threat
February 27 Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy to teach and research in Finland on Fulbright Award
February 9 Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Receives $5 Million Commitment from Dee ’86 and Nick Adams
January 30 Saint Joseph's University and Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Sign Affiliate Agreement
January 16 Ursinus College, Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Sign Affiliation Agreement
January 8 My career: growing as a professional at Cleveland Clinic
   
2017  
December 13 Villanova University Announces the Naming of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
November 21 Villanova nurses make history at SNAP Convention
November 20   A senior driven to serve
November 20 A junior setting her course
November 16 Innovative EBP project addresses opioid crisis
November 15 Strengthening community partnerships
November 14 Immersing students in international nursing experiences 
November 14 Lessons learned far from the College of Nursing
October 30 Enhancing NP student experience with on-call simulation
October 29 INACSL announces Dr. Bette Mariani as President-Elect
October 28 Dr. Melissa O'Connor elected to VNA Board
October 27 My Career: Preparing for a future as a pediatric oncology nurse through the Flynn Fellowship Program at CHOP
September 21 College of Nursing earns multiple honors at NLN Summit
September 18 Dr. Lesley Perry named Interim Dean of Villanova University College of Nursing
September 12 Villanova College of Nursing Faculty Partner with the National League for Nursing (NLN) to Launch Educational Resources on Providing Care for Individuals with Disability
September 1 Villanova University Mourns the Loss of Long-Time Nursing Dean Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick
August 30 College of Nursing continues national recognition as Center of Excellence
July 27 Students present critical topics with Polish peers at interdisciplinary conference
June 30 “I cannot wait to be a nurse” … Irish experience excites student about their chosen profession
June 20 My Career: Transitioning from student to nurse
May 10 The excitement of freshman year
May 2 Marianne and Richard Kreider recognized for service to the College of Nursing
May 2 Dr. Mary Ann Cantrell celebrated for 25 years of service
May 2 Dr. Jennifer Yost recognized with Emerging Scholar Award
May 2 Dr. Michele Ballister awarded Medallion for Excellence in Nursing Education
May 2 Amy Pelleg honored with Medallion for Distinguished Leadership in Nursing Practice
May 2 Dr. Angela Coladonato receives Medallion for Excellence in the Administration of Health Care Services
May 2 Alumnae lauded at 28th Annual Mass & Alumni Awards Ceremony
March 31 Villanova Nursing and USciences sign affiliation agreement
March 29 Junior Kerlyn Rodriguez fulfills her study abroad dream
March 28 Nova Nurses bring home Big East Championship in swimming
March 20 Dr. Jennifer Yost to join Villanova Nursing faculty
February 1 My Career: Villanova in the Valley experience
January 31 My Career: Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Student Fellowship Program at HUP
January 22 VITAL grants have vital impact on faculty and students
January 13  Shining a light on shingles 
   
2016  
December 16 Message of care at 38th Annual Distinguished Lecture in Nursing
December 8 Celebrating 50 years of Alpha Nu
November 16 Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy co-edits first open access environmental health nursing text
November 8 Dean Fitzpatrick honored with new lecture series at Bryn Mawr Hospital
November 2 My career: cardiothoracic nursing at Georgetown
November 2 My Career: Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Student Fellowship Program at CHOP
October 31 Villanova Nurses lead NAPNAP nationally and locally
September 21 My career: The gift of the internship
September 19 My career: Externing with the tiniest humans
September 2 Ann Scheve recognized with CASA teaching award
August 30 Dr. Linda Maldonado’s mission for the health of mothers and babies
August 24 Student legislative experience leads to leadership opportunities with NSNA and International Nurses Society on Addictions
August 22 My career: My internship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
August 5 Students enhancing their view of health in Poland
August 4 Faculty represent Villanova at simulation conference
July 26 Davis Scholars target risky teen behaviors and nutrition in elders receiving home care
July 25 My career: My externship at Mayo Clinic
June 30 Dr. Carol Weingarten appointed president of FNSNA Board of Trustees
June 7 Senior NyAsia White receives Sandra Fisher Beta Image Award
June 6 DNP Program receives full accreditation from CCNE
May 25 Rose O'Driscoll, Lyn DeSilets, and Dr. Marcia Costello honored at retirement event
May 13 Dr. Betti Bruderle receives Lindback Award for teaching excellence
May 13 Megan Healey selected for Willens scholarship
May 13 College of Nursing senior Patrick Smith selected as Fulbright scholar 
May 5 Family legacy
April 27 Nursing senior Meghan Long wins Villanova’s 2016 Meyer Innovation and Creative Excellence Award 
April 21 Undergraduate Nursing Scholars Day showcases student work
April 19 Dean Fitzpatrick honored with Leader of Leaders Award from National Student Nurses’ Association
April 18 Francis Cunningham—A Glimpse inside the life of an Augustinian Volunteer
April 14 Villanova-SNAP leads once again at NSNA convention
April 14 Dr. Janet Nash receives Medallion from College of Nursing
April 14 Christina Larson Kelly honored by College of Nursing with Medallion
April 14 Margaret Robins Garrett awarded College of Nursing Medallion
April 13 Dr. Catherine Loper McDonald receives College's Emerging Scholar Award
April 13 Four alumnae honored at 27th Annual Mass and Alumni Awards Ceremony
April 12 Inaugural conference addresses national health priority: Upstreaming advance care planning
April 12 Pennsylvania Polio Survivor’s Network recognizes Villanova Nursing for disability-related initiatives 
April 1 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer honored by AACN for disability advocacy
April 1 A senior reflects on nursing practice
March 30 50th PhD student defends dissertation
March 29 Dr. Hallowell developing telehealth intervention for lactation support through social innovations lab
March 29 Global Health diplomats share knowledge with fellow students
March 24 PhD students visit Capitol Hill
February 23 Selected faculty presentations and achievements
February 23 Selected faculty publications
February 23 Senior publishes article on communication for elder care in the home 
February 11 Developing as a culturally humble global citizen
January 8 Aiming to change lives
January 8 Seeing a different side of nursing
January 8 Gaining experience in pediatrics and community nursing
   
   
     

2015
December 21 Susan Meyers joins  joins Villanova Nursing faculty  
December 21 Dr. Linda Maldonado joins Villanova Nursing faculty  
December 21 Dr. Sunny Hallowell joins Villanova Nursing faculty  
December 21 Dr. Sherry Burrell joins Villanova Nursing faculty  
December 10 College of Nursing receives grant from Fuld Trust to aid accelerated second degree BSN students  
December 4 M. Louise Fitzpatrick receives Lifetime Achievement Award from State Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP)  
December 2 Dr. Patricia K. Bradley inducted as honorary member of Chi Eta Phi  
November 23 Dr. Melissa O’Connor honored for distinguished publication  
November 11 Dr. Teri Capriotti authors pathology textbook  
November 10 Using MoCA to unmask mild cognitive impairment in long term care settings   
November 9 Dr. Linda Copel shines light on stigma  
November 6 Dean Fitzpatrick honored by NEF  
November 6 Coming home to Villanova  
November 5 Dr. Sunny Hallowell shares expertise as researcher and policy scholar   
October 30
Japanese colleagues visit CE
 
October 28 College of Nursing and Aomori University of Health and Welfare renew exchange agreement  
October 26 Online RN-BSN student elected to state association  
October 23 MSN and DNP alumni rate programs with top scores  
October 22
College of Nursing welcomes distinguished visitors from Oman
 
October 17 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer named Fellow of Academy of Nursing Education   
October 17 Dr. Helene Moriarty inducted into American Academy of Nursing  
October 17 Dr. Mary Ann Cantrell inducted into American Academy of Nursing  
October 15 Studying higher education in the Middle East  
October 14 Insights into the spectrum of oncology nursing care  
October 13 The spirit of caritas  
September 28 Rescue: how innovation and persistence are saving trauma patients’ lives   
September 14 Nurses out in force for STV Day of Service
 
September 1 Dr. Helene Moriarty to be inducted into American Academy of Nursing  
August 21 DNP student Lori Howell is first Ashley Rose Pitek scholar  
August 20 Dr. Mary Agnes Ostick addresses concussion care at college level with DNP project  
July 28 Public notice regarding comments on new DNP program  
July 14 Two Villanova Nursing PhD students selected as Future of Nursing Scholars  
July 9 Transformational service in the military and health care  
July 6 Dr. Mariani receives simulation award
 
June 23 Living life to the fullest: the making of an oncology nurse  
May 18 Anesthesia students attend PANA
 
May 16 Dr. Sherry Burrell receives Distinguished Dissertation Award  
May 15 College of Nursing to receive Inglis 2015 Award for Continuing Excellence  
April 28
Flynn Fellowship Supports Oncology Externship  
April 27 College of Nursing well-represented at ENRS Scientific Sessions  
April 27 Highlights from the National Student Nurses’ Association 2015 Convention  
April 23 New sculpture dedicated, reflects nursing's mission  
April 23 2015 Undergraduate Scholars Day  
April 22 Senior wins innovation award for trailblazing study  
April 16 Villanova University receives commitment from Marianne and Richard Kreider (’83 VSB) to Establish Endowed Professorship in College of Nursing  
April 9 Peace Corps perspective  
March 25 1Day Stand tackles tobacco
 
March 20
Nursing students visit with Governor Wolfe  
March 16 Dr. Diane Wink receives 2015 Medallion for Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Education  
March 16 Sidia Rose receives 2015 Medallion for Outstanding Service to the Community  
March 16 Paula Devlin Agosto receives 2015 Medallion for Distinguished Leadership in Administration of Nursing and Health Care Services  
March 13 Students link mothers to resources  
February 10 Seeking challenge: a Presidential Scholar's story  
January 26 Advocating for environmental health  
January 21 Making a difference locally and globally  
January 20
Making the most of a new path
 
2014  
December 10
First online RN-BSN students graduate
 
December 5 Examining perceptions of human trafficking  
November 20 Smiling and inspiring  
November 19 No such thing as retirement  
November 9
Through the eyes of the homeless
 
November 6
Senior studies risk of violence
 
October 10 Combining academics and service  
September 26 Faith Atte among first Future of Nursing Scholars  
September 18 Dr. Ruth McDermott-Levy named director of Global Health Center  
August 20

An eye opening education in Peru

 
August 19 College of Nursing Awarded Grant from Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare to Fund Doctoral Nursing Students  
July 24 DNP student and colleagues win research excellence award  
July 23
DNP student expands survey from CDC  
July 14
Inaugural Davis Scholars launch nursing research projects  
July 3 Dean Fitzpatrick to join AUB board  
July 3 Dr. Carol Weingarten receives Delta Gamma award  
July 3 Villanova Nurses enjoy successful NSNA convention  
June 13
Kelly Nestor receives 2014 IBC Foundation Excellence in Geriatric Nursing Education and Practice Award  
June 11
Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko named Top 100 Legacy Leader by alma mater
 
June 6 Dean Fitzpatrick receives Gold Medallion of Chapel of Four Chaplains  
May 19 Driscoll Hall chapel dedicated  
May 1 Dr. Melissa O’Connor named John A. Hartford Foundation Claire M. Fagin Fellow  
May 1 Nursing students win innovation awards  
April 30 "How can I be helpful today?": Comments on commitment and happiness from a senior nursing student  
April 28 The impact of Ghana: lessons from health education  
April 24 Helping babies go the full 40  
April 23 Lessons from a year in service  
April 16 Faculty and students share scholarly work at ENRS  
April 1 Leading emergency services on campus  
March 21 DNP student awarded ONS scholarship  
March 14 Dr. Blunt appointed to APN committee of CGFNS  
January 21 Elissa Topol returns “home” to serve on Board of Consultors  
January 13 Jean Ridgeway to present poster at inaugural oncology conference  
January 7 Fostering the uniqueness of Villanova Nurses: Meet Martha B. Coyle
 
January 6 COPE partners with the Springfield School District  
January 6 COPE joins STOP Obesity Alliance  
2013  
December 18 DNP student earns scholarship  
December 4 Junior Brian Hartmann publishes medical marijuana article  
December 3 Villanova Nurses immunize Philadelphians against flu  
December 2 Sophomore publishes article in Pennsylvania Nurse  
November 21 DNP students “grooming for greatness”  
November 19 Caring for humanity, around the globe  
November 15 The 'Nova nexus  
November 12 Policy and patients: the experience of an IBC intern  
November 12 Senior nursing student advocates for youth with IBD  
November 11
DNP student to receive anesthesia educator award
 
November 4 A sophomore who serves  
November 4 Dr. O'Connor's groundbreaking study targets new area of decision support for home health discharge  
October 30 Nursing students teach at Women’s Congress in Dominican Republic  
October 29 Dr. Melissa O’Connor joins College of Nursing faculty  
October 23 College of Nursing Announces the Diane L. and Robert F. Moritz, Jr. Endowed Chair in Nursing Research  
October 17
COPE welcomes Erin Winterhalter as new director  
October 9 Trauma and courage-the life of Navy nurses in Afghanistan  
October 8 Senior studies leadership and engagement  
October 7 DNP student wins national grant  
September 30 DNP student wins conference innovation award  
September 20 The rewards of research: development of a young nurse  
September 20 Dr. Linda Copel inducted into NLN Academy of Nursing Education  
September 17 College of Nursing CE Program partners to provide "Coordinating Care in a Fragmented System”  
September 9 Alumna creates app for students and nurses  
September 5 Colleen Meakim receives INACSL service award  
September 3 Immersion with international nurses  
August 22 College of Nursing impacting care for patients with disabilities  
August 13 Seniors gain support and host successful food drive  
August 8 Villanova Nurses attend NSNA Summer Leadership Conference  
August 7 Continuing Education Progam earns Accreditation with Distinction  
August 5 Rebecca Shenkman joins COPE  
July 30 Villanova Nurses present in Prague  
July 29 College of Nursing named Center of Excellence for fourth consecutive time  
July 22 Nurse practitioner student Erin Colden awarded two scholarships  
July 15 The power of resolutions  
July 15 Empowering parents through CPR education  
July 15 A beautiful-and healthy-smile  
July 2 Universal language of nursing care  
July 1 Engagement in the patient experience  
June 25 The essence of nursing  
June 18 Health fair for seniors of all abilities  
June 17 Valuing health and culture with the Blackfeet Nation  
May 29 Promoting health to Philadelphia schoolchildren  
May 28 Meg Sheetz joins COPE advisory committee  
May 28 Connelly Foundation receives 60th Anniversary Medallion  
May 27 Congratulations Class of 2013!  
May 24 Blazing a trail for health  
May 23 Healing and hope in Boston  
May 13 The best of buddies  
May 12 Finding the right note with Nursing  
May 3 International Influence
 
May 3 Delivering Care to the Disenfranchised in Durban, South Africa  
May 3 Environment-related Health Problems in North America  
May 3 Primary Care and Health Promotion in Chulucanas, Peru  
May 1 Dr. Tamara Kear receives nursing research award  
April 18 Globally aware: promoting health in the Dominican Republic  
April 17 Toward a healthier world  
April 16 Opening mind and heart: launching a nursing career as a volunteer  
April 15 Nursing Without Borders provides community-based screening  
April 12 DNP student receives clinical doctoral scholarship to improve coping in breast cancer patients
 
April 11
Villanova University Introduces RN to BSN Online Program Through Its Renowned College of Nursing  
April 9 Nurse practitioner student to receive annual Ralston Center Award for Gerontology Nursing Excellence  
April 6 Dr. Helene Moriarty Cincotta receives College Medallion
 
April 5 Celebrating 60 years of excellence  
April 4 College of Nursing will Host a Day of Celebration Saturday, April 6  
March 28 PhD student accomplishments  
March 28 Human trafficking course  
March 27 Bridging the healthcare gap around the world  
March 27 Service from Pennsylvania to Peru  
March 27 A young teacher inspired  
March 26 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer to be honored by nurse researchers  
March 25 Advancing towards her goals  
March 22
Nursing Alumni Association social draws area nurses  
March 21 Germantown High students learn about nursing and education  
March 15 Research team to study pregnancy in women with disabilities with new NIH grant  
March 7 COPE hosts “Weight Management: Tools to Engage and Sustain Behavior Changes”  
February 20
A safe play - Football players and nurses team up for positioning labs
 
February 18
Collaborating for the future of healthcare  
February 15 Studying for a career in public health  
February 13 Faith and family inspire a career  
February 6
Anesthesia, Afghan style  
February 5
Faculty publications, presentations and achievements  
January 24 Nets and nursing – the early days of women’s basketball at Villanova  
January 23 Cross-pollinating nursing and business: educating for the future  
January 18 Committing to a vulnerable population  
January 14 In the superstorm's wake  
2012  
December 20 What you can do to support military, veterans and families during the holidays  
December 12 Christmas wishes  
December 3 People helping people: The philanthropy of Thomas and Diane Treacy  
November 27 Dr. Mariani subject matter expert for  NCLEX  
November 26 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service  
November 25 SNAP-Villanova sweeping the state  
November 20 Footsteps to the future  
October 31 Dr. Rosemary Casey brings pediatric expertise to COPE Advisory Committee  
October 18 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell inducted into American Academy of Nursing  
October 1 Leveraging nursing research to save lives  
September 24 Interdisciplinary experience woven through LIMR Summer Internship  
September 23 Junior researches lactation knowledge  
September 22 Distinguished leadership built on core values  
September 21 In Jeff’s words: Former patient brings to life his story of recovery from head trauma
 
September 20 A senior's view of nursing  
September 19 Obesity center director to receive Medallion from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  
September 18 The power of Villanova  
September 17 Faculty to Receive Annual MEDSURG Nursing Award
 
August 20 Claire Baldwin's career of conviction: aligning personal and professional service  
August 19 Patrick Lupton: a sacred relationship keeps a spirit alive  
August 17 "More than just a chart"  
August 16 Bette Wildgust honored with national anesthesia award  
August 15 Nursing students value reciprocal education with local homeless population  
August 14 Purple feet turn Villanova blue during campus visit  
August 13 Kelly Nestor to join board of local long term care facilities  
July 31
Summer Convocation highlights rich experience of adult learners  
July 11 Nursing Alumni Association hosts social in Bryn Mawr  
July 10 Bringing a new life into the world -- together  
July 6 Maria Magro, PhD candidate, named 2012 AANA Foundation Doctoral Fellow  
July 5 College of Nursing receives grant to study doctoral faculty research productivity  
June 20 Wildcat spirit alive for Reunion Weekend  
June 19 Taking the lead in disasters  
June 18 College of Nursing welcomes first DNP cohort  
June 5 Alumna cares for children with HIV/AIDS at home and abroad
 
May 24 Nursing Convocation honors class of 2012  
May 24 College of Nursing hosts nurse educators from China  
May 23 Seeing is believing…in academic success  
May 23 Seniors outline creative plan to change the future for Norristown infants  
May 23 Caring for a community in Peru  
May 23 Four doctoral students named Jonas Scholars  
May 17 Villanova Nursing doctoral student honored by Hadassah  
May 11 An inspiring year  
May 4 Promoting health in Nicaragua through education and technology  
May 4 Faculty-student partnership closes gap in HIV literature  
May 4 Chi Eta Phi students teach link between nursing and engineering  
May 2 Nursing Without Borders Visits Kensington Clinic  
May 2 Nursing Without Borders takes flight  
April 28 Showcasing undergraduate scholarly work  
April 27 Military Discipline, Humanitarian Goals  
April 27 Committed to Care Globally  
April 25 Villanova-SNAP brings home national honors once again  
April 25 Hands-on Approach to Health Care  
April 25 One Student's 'Breadcrumbs to Nursing'  
April 18 College of Nursing honors distinguished alumnae  
April 17 College of Nursing co-sponsors simulation conference  
April 13 College of Nursing honors distinguished alumnae  
April 11 College of Nursing joins forces with schools of nursing to support veterans and military families  
March 27 Focus on homelessness  
March 26 Silent suffering: a view from the mirror
 
February 10 New grant provides for disability simulations in undergraduate education  
January 26 Turning the tables on prescribers  
January 5 College of Nursing launches new high tech simulation course  
January 4
Guiding nurses in heart failure management  
2011  
December 22 Sisters share the challenges of graduate education  
December 21 Degree candidates celebrated for achievement at Winter Convocation  
December 21 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer elected president of health care disability group  
December 20 Nursing honor society induction  
November 30 A green view- the vision of a senior nursing student  
November 28 Dr. McDermott-Levy receives Nurse as Global Citizen Award  
November 23 Nursing students ensure “healthy athletes” at Special Olympics  
November 20 State convention again recognizes excellence of SNAP-Villanova  
November 17 General Zinni: The Global Humanitarian Missions of the U.S. Military  
November 16 Alpha Nu Chapter honored at international meeting  
November 9 Keeping Philadelphia healthy  
November 8 Villanova launches new Doctor of Nursing Practice Program  
November 1
Villanova Nursing CE hosts another successful educator conference
 
October 28 Images from the Dominican Republic  
October 27 Network with us on Linkedin!  
October 26 Scholarship recipients gather to honor donors  
October 25 Dr. Patricia K. Bradley honored for career impact  
October 24 Making a difference for young families  
October 20 Villanova’s College of Nursing inaugurates new obesity center  
October 14 College of Nursing welcomes delegation from Omani Ministry of Health
 
October 13 Two doctoral students named Jonas scholars  
October 7
Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer honored by St. Louis University
 
October 5 Heath disparities: “It doesn’t have to be this way”  
September 27 Obesity prevention center to be inaugurated October 6  
September 26
It’s all in the numbers: 80 + 225 = 20/20
 
September 15 2012 Research Symposium Call for Abstracts  
September 14 Promoting medication safety with new simulation technology  
September 9 How does your garden grow?  
September 3 Nurse anesthesia students earn national awards  
September 2 Dr. Carol Weingarten tells an untold story  
August 16 Frances Amorim receives educator excellence award  
August 9 Death of pioneering Nursing alumna  
July 25 Regional nurse managers complete Villanova’s certificate program  
July 11 Success reins  
July 7 Nursing students embark on summer externship in psychiatric-mental health nursing  
July 1 College Develops Center for Obesity Prevention and Education  
June 18 Reunion Weekend…living and learning with our friends  
June 6 Dr. Joyce Willens is president elect of ASPMN  
May 13 Improving Global Health for Women and Newborns...Within Our Reach  
May 10 Nursing student and world class equestrian seeks clinical and competitive challenges  
May 2 Lynz Parker is 2011 Falvey Scholar from Nursing  
April 30 Distinguished nurses honored by College  
April 27 SNAP-Villanova honored again  
April 18 Students share perspectives on serving underserved populations  
April 14 Nursing students educate new mothers  
April 14 College of Nursing’s anesthesia students respond to hunger emergency  
February 4 Inspiring young minds about education  
January 28 Nursing students honored with prestigious Who’s Who membership  
January 11 College of Nursing is Peace Corps affiliate  

2010

 
December 9 Helping Main Line Health prepare for disaster  
December 6 Nursing students and faculty co-present at national public health conference  
December 6 Omani nursing students enjoy National Day celebration  
December 1 Alpha Nu Chapter at Villanova celebrates nursing achievement  
November 30 Expert midwife uses creativity and skill in Haiti  
November 29 Villanova University College of Nursing continues accreditation by CCNE  
November 22 Villanova Nursing Chapter of SNAP is again voted top in state  
November 15 College of Nursing’s nurse anesthesia program reaccredited  
November 11 College of Nursing welcomed New Zealand nursing scholar  
October 21 Nursing student leads Naval ROTC battalion  
October 18 Nurses Talking Trash  
October 11 College of Nursing represented in groundbreaking Philadelphia mural project  
October 2 Villanova Nursing to lead integration of disability content in NP curriculum  
October 1 Villanova University College of Nursing honored for third time as Center of Excellence in Nursing Education  
September 21 Quality of life after breast cancer  
September 14 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell interviewed on KYW radio.  
September 9 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell receives DOJ grant to study risk and Internet-related behaviors in adolescents  
September 1 College of Nursing on cutting edge of psychiatric simulation  
September 1 Nursing alumna returns from Oman to study accreditation  
August 31 Serving those who serve  
August 24 Doctoral student among first NLN Jonas Scholars  
June 10 Essential first steps to improve rural health in Nicaragua  
June 9 Expanding health care horizons in Ireland: a student perspective  
June 2 Changes in South Africa  
June 1 Villanova’s College of Nursing Welcomes Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars  
May 24 Dr. Smeltzer elected to disability in health care education board  
May 15 College of Nursing celebrates Class of 2010  
May 10 Nursing Alumni Association Board receives leadership award  
May 10 Senior nursing student uses resources to spearhead pajama purchase for Children’s Hospital  
April 27 Four distinguished alumnae honored by College of Nursing  
April 27 Villanova Nursing students co-sponsor health fair with Penn Care at Home  
April 23 Prof. Marita Frain recognized with educator award  
April 22 College hosts State Board of Nursing meeting  
April 21 Villanova senior nursing students assist West Chester borough with alcohol issues  
April 16 Omani Villanova nursing students educate Main Line Health nurses about sickle cell disease  
April 15 Villanova educators collaborate for success - professors and student represent University at conference  
April 13 Villanova’s Undergraduate Nursing Senate contributes to Haiti relief  
April 12 Dr. Smeltzer appointed to disabilities-related state workgroup  
March 26 Villanova and American University of Beirut strengthen nursing relationship  
March 26 College of Nursing at ENRS 22nd Scientific Sessions  
March 25 Dr. Dowdell to serve on American Nurses Foundation committee  
March 24 Omani nursing students volunteer at local church  
March 20 The value of a global perspective  
March 20 Promoting health in Nicaragua  
March 19 Nurse Anesthetist faculty to serve on State Board of Nursing  
March 15 Transforming horror into hope in Haiti  
February 25 "Overflowing compassion" in Haiti  
February 24 College of Nursing showcases broad scope of nursing research  
February 12 College of Nursing reaccreditation visit  
February 9 Dr. Marcia Costello: Michele Obama’s dedication to childhood obesity issue critical to success of obesity prevention  
February 3 Triaging, treating and texting to improve rural health care in Nicaragua  
February 3 College of Nursing announces accreditation visit  
February 2 Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell to join forensic editorial review panel  
February 2 Safe and sound  
January 26 Care in a catastrophe  
January 20 Graduate student serves the underserved in India  

2009

 
December 8 Genetics expert to be national resource for nursing educators  
December 3 The art of Nursing  
December 2 International Day of Persons with Disabilities  
November 23 Two talented teams…taking shots and giving them  
November 23 Villanova Chapter of Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania named outstanding chapter  
November 18 Honoring the best and the brightest among College of Nursing students  
November 17 A healthier winter for Philadelphia  
November 3 Dean Fitzpatrick elected to CGFNS Board  
October 30 Jineen Redden-Huff to receive 2010 YMCA Black Achievers Award  
October 24 Eighty brave rain for Dream for Eileen 5k Run  
October 15 Current issues focus of research symposium hosted by College  
October 9 Nursing alumna honored with University Alumni Association Award  
October 5 Promoting dignity through volunteerism  
September 29 Villanova Nursing faculty share expertise at Education Summit  
September 28 Dr. Patricia Haynor to receive award from administration program in Spain  
September 28 Villanova Nursing announces new Family Nurse Practitioner option  
September 28 Dr. Sharts-Hopko elected to educator commission  
September 26 Dr. Carol Weingarten inducted as fellow in Academy of Nursing Education  
September 21 Improving Quality of Life for Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Haiti  
September 19 Scenes from St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service  
September 16 New funding source options available to nursing education students in College of Nursing  
September 9 College of Nursing launches social networking pages  
September 2 Dr. Cantrell to study hope interventions in childhood cancer survivors with NINR grant  
August 28 Prof. Elise Robinson Pizzi interviewed about swine flu for NBC10  
August 28 Villanova Nursing student enhances health information for Arab immigrants  
July 31 Villanova University nursing leaders share partnership expertise at ICN Quadrennial Congress  
June 25 Call for abstracts for annual Nursing research symposium  
June 23 Villanova Nurses attend Lobby Day in Harrisburg  
June 16 Promoting health-and hope-in the Dominican Republic  
June 15 Villanova Nursing Alumni Association endorses Little Smiles  
June 11 Villanova welcomes latest class of PhD students  
May 17 Omani cultural attaché visits College of Nursing students  
May 17 Dr. Lyn DeSilets receives distinguished alumna award  
April 27 Dr. Helen Connors ’64 BSN is new Board of Consultors chairperson  
April 24 College of Nursing promotes alumni through ad campaign  
April 24 Jodie Szlachta receives state nurse anesthesia faculty award  
April 24 Dr. Patricia Haynor presents IT project at AONE national meeting  
April 18 Maryalice Morro, BSN ’83 awarded 2009 Medallion for Distinguished Leadership in Administration of Nursing and Health Care Services  
April 18 Andrea Olexa Hollingsworth, BSN ’68 awarded 2009 Medallion for Distinguished Contributions to Nursing Education  
April 18 Jeanne Jackson Venella, BSN ’82 awarded 2009 Medallion for Excellence in Clinical Practice  
March 26 College of Nursing hosts annual research symposium  
March 19 College of Nursing students present work at 20th Annual Elizabeth Cady Stanton Student Research Conference  
March 18 College of Nursing to honor three alumnae with highest award  

2008

 
December 9 Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick twice honored by Philadelphia organizations this month  
December 9 Dr. Kim Trout receives NIH grant for gestational diabetes study  
November 21 Villanova Nursing student receives Paoli Memorial Hospital Scholarship  
November 20 Nursing students receive 2008 EMT scholarships  
October 27 Villanova Nursing’s Maryanne Lieb honored as exceptional nurse educator  
October 20 Alpha Nu Chapter honored for service project at national honor society meeting  
October 15 Dean Louise Fitzpatrick honored as Johns Hopkins University Distinguished Alumna  
July 8 Villanova Nursing students battle disease in the bateyes  
June 30 Villanova offers course for NPs transitioning to acute care  
June 24 Inspiration and achievements celebrated at Nursing Convocation  
June 24 Villanova’s College of Nursing announces first Ph.D.  
June 4 New College of Nursing building to be named Driscoll Hall  
May 2 Congratulations to our Villanova Navy Nurses!  
April 17 Senior Ben Pultorak breaks barriers in obstetric care  
April 16 Villanova Nursing celebrates blessing and raising of cross on its new building  
April 15 Three distinguished alumnae honored by College of Nursing  
April 15 PHEF CEO Michael Hershock recognized by College of Nursing  
April 15 Dr. Patricia Mynaugh honored by College of Nursing  
March 27 Villanova Nursing doctoral student interns at WHO  
March 25 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer to receive writing award  
March 18 Villanova-Crozer nurse anesthesia students aid hunger fight in Philadelphia