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"One of the things that makes
our education at Villanova in the College of Nursing special and distinctive
is the fact that we acknowledge that nursing, while a profession, is also a
ministry."
M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN
Connelly Endowed Dean, Professor of Nursing
Welcome to the 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.
About the Nursing Programs
The academic programs in the 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 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 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 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 College
once again received the designation in 2007.
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