Dear Alumni Ambassadors,

As the start of the academic year looms, we are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2008--106 students from across the country. As we anticipate their arrival, we say goodbye to our first class of BSNExpress students who completed their 14-month course of study at the beginning of August. They represent 23 interesting and talented individuals who are thrilled to be starting their careers. Perhaps they are working in your organizations.  

Enjoy the rest of you summer and thank you for your continued support of the College of Nursing!

Save the date!

Sunday, September 19th--  The College of Nursing will hold an information program for high school students starting at 1 p.m.  Call the College at 610.519.4900 for more information.

What's New at VU

Annual Distinguished Lecture. Mark your calendars for a thought-provoking 27th Annual Distinguished Lecture in Nursing to be held Tuesday, November 9, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in the Villanova Room of  Connelly Center, following a 6:00 p.m. alumni reception. “Waltzing the Reaper” is a one-woman play performed by actress Judith Gantly-- a  powerfully moving and humorous look at the patient and caregiver journey through the dying process and the last opportunities to mend relationships.
 

Students continue to promote health to disenfranchised populations. BSNExpress students recently promoted health among Hispanic immigrants at the St. Agnes Nurses Center in West Chester, Pa., a clinic for individuals who do not have health care insurance. The eight students spent their clinical days at the center as part of four-week clinical option for their health promotion course.

What's Happening with You

Nursing Alumni Society growth. The Nursing Alumni Society is interested in expanding its membership. Please let us know what ideas you have for future activities, and if you are a member of other nursing alumni societies, how they keep you as an involved member.

Featured Program

Nurse Anesthesia. Villanova University College of Nursing and Crozer-Chester Medical Center have collaborated on a joint program to prepare nurse anesthetists with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Villanova University. This concentration in the Graduate program prepares nurses with a sound base of theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the practice of nursing anesthesia.

Congratulations

Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN. Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Ed.D., R.N., FAAN has been selected by the National League for Nursing to receive their Award for Outstanding Leadership in Nursing Education. The award is given every other year. She will receive the honor at NLN's banquet held during the Summit Meeting on October 2, 2004 in Orlando.

Patricia K. Bradley, Ph.D., R.N., C.S. Assistant Professor Patricia K. Bradley, Ph.D., R.N., C.S. receives the first ever Founder’s Award from Living Beyond Breast Cancer at their 10^th annual black tie gala on September 18, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia, Pa. Bradley is being honored for her many years of distinguished service in raising awareness, especially among African American women, about breast cancer.

Career Opportunities

Part-time medical-surgical clinical instructors. The College seeks part-time medical-surgical clinical instructors for the Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 semesters. For more information, contact Dr. Frances Keen, Assistant Dean and Director, Undergraduate Program at 610.519.4923.

Villanova University
College of Nursing
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1690
Phone: (610) 519-4900
Fax: (610) 519-7650
ann.barrow@villanova.edu
www.nursing.villanova.edu

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