Dear Alumni Ambassadors,

In 2004, the College of Nursing proudly celebrates its 25^th anniversary of providing quality continuing education (CE) in nursing and health care. Since its inception in 1979, the CE program has offered non-credit professional development courses, including workshops, seminars, conferences, a post-master's certificate and short courses offered by experts in the field. Custom designed programs are developed for on-site locations.  

The CE program is led by professional development expert Assistant Dean and Director Lynore DeSilets, EdD, RN,BC, and has educated more than 15,000 nurses and related health care professionals to date. As the CE program embarks on its future, nurses can look forward to expanded innovative courses, online offerings and further support for the challenges nurses face in their roles. For more information about upcoming programs, visit the CE Web site.

Save the dates!

Tuesday, March 23rd--
Graduate Open House--find out more about our MSN, PhD, and second degree programs.

Thursday, April 15th--
Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Nu Chapter Research Day, 4 to 7 p.m., Radnor Hotel, Radnor, Pa. This year's theme is "Advancing Nursing Practice."

Saturday, April 17th--
 The College of Nursing holds its 15th Annual Mass and Alumni Awards Ceremony on April 17th. Call the College at 610.519.4900 for more information.

What's New at VU

Discover Nursing. Our popular Discover Nursing program, which offers high school students a chance to learn about our profession, will be held Friday, April 16th. If you'd like to speak about your specialty, contact Mary Murphy at 610.519.7651 by Friday, February 12th.

What's Happening with You

Looking for a way to share your time with future Villanovans? Visit the College of Nursing alumni society Web pages for ways to get involved. 

Featured Program

Music Therapy: From First Cry to Last Breath. This final lecture by nationally recognized music therapy expert Dr. Deforia Lane is the last in the College's Ninth Annual Health and Human Values Lecture Series. Dr. Lane will explore the therapeutic integration of music in anxiety, pain management, rehabilitation, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, end of life care and family crisis. Join us on Monday, March 22nd in St. Mary Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the community.

Congratulations

Dr. Patricia K. Bradley. Assistant Professor Patricia K. Bradley, Ph.D., R.N., C.S. recently received the Elaine M. Ominsky Humanitarian Award from the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. Bradley was honored for her many years of distinguished service in raising awareness, especially among African American women, about breast cancer. 

Career Opportunities

Educator in parent-newborn and community health nursing. The College seeks a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in parent-newborn and community health nursing. The candidate should have a doctorate in nursing or related field (MSN required) and teaching, research and practice experience in parent-newborn nursing. This individual will teach theory and clinical content; sustain a productive, fundable program of research; and would ideally also teach community health or related area.  Position available August 2004.  Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate school transcripts and contact information for three references to:  Dr. Frances Keen, Chair, Search Committee, Villanova University College of Nursing, 800 Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085. 

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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