College of Nursing promotes alumni through ad campaign

Villanova, PA, April 24, 2009 — Beginning in fall 2008, after the dedication of its new state-of-the-art facility Driscoll Hall, the College of Nursing launched a promotional effort made possible by the generosity of Jim O’Donnell, CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. and a 1963 graduate of the Villanova School of Business. 

O’Donnell, a member of the College’s Board of Consultors and a great friend of Villanova Nursing, wished to increase public awareness about nursing and the excellence of the College in particular. His very generous gift made possible a promotional campaign that showcased some of the graduates who reflect the qualities, achievements and professionalism of all of the Villanova nursing alumni.

The promotional campaign “I’m a Villanova Nurse” targeted key publications and billboards in the Philadelphia area, as well publications in Boston, New York City and Washington, D.C. It included nurses from those regions. For more information about the College of Nursing, visit www.villanova.edu/nursing.

The Villanova University College of Nursing, established in 1953, is a nationally recognized premier nursing program under Catholic auspices with a mission to create a synergy between compassion and clinical excellence. Designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing, the College provides a values-based undergraduate education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that prepares students to assume positions as productive, ethical, and socially responsible citizens and leaders providing care in clinical and community settings. Its reputation is solidified by its rigorous, top-ranked graduate program to prepare advanced practice nurses, administrators and nurse educators; its environment for faculty and student scholarship; its respected continuing nursing education program and the leadership contributions of its students, faculty and alumni in nursing and health care around the world.