The College of Nursing welcomes applications from adults who wish to begin preparing for a career in nursing. These include individuals who have taken college level courses in other fields as well as those entering college for the first time. Part-time study is possible during the introductory level of the program. All applicants must meet the entrance requirements for admission to the University.

We have options for applicants who have already completed a bachelor's degree in another discipline:

• Alternate Sequence Curriculum 
• BSNExpress

If you are an adult student seeking a BSN as your second degree, contact:

Prof. Maryanne Lieb, MSN, RN
610.519.6596

"I transferred to nursing at Villanova University because it gives me the opportunity to work with people on an individual basis and make a difference in the lives of those who are sick."

Julia Gannon, BSN, RN
BSN '03

We also welcome transfer students. Why Villanova Nursing? As you seek your Villanova BSN, you will benefit from a wide variety of professional nursing career options, recognition of previous college credits, an opportunity to expand your knowledge at the graduate level and part-time study in the introductory level of the program. You may want to review our Alternate Sequence Curriculum information.

Transfer students frequently enter into this curriculum following completion of prerequisite courses.  If you are a traditional undergraduate student looking to transfer into the College of Nursing BSN program or an adult learner seeking a BSN, contact:

Dr. M. Frances Keen
Assistant Dean and Director of the Undergraduate Program
610.519.4926

Curriculum

The curriculum consists of a program of variable academic time based on the previous collegiate record. The nursing major begins when the student first enters the program and is typically concentrated in the last half of the curriculum. The program includes the theoretical and the clinical nursing courses taught by qualified nurse faculty. Supervised practice is provided in the areas of adult medical-surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, psychiatric-mental health, community-home health and gerontological nursing.

The content of the major is designed to prepare students to provide nursing care to individuals of all ages in hospital and health-related agencies. Development of professional nursing skills directed toward health maintenance, health restoration and health promotion provide primary focus for the academic program. Courses in the humanities, physical, social and behavioral sciences serve as the foundation and support of the nursing major.

Advanced Placement

A student with appropriate courses may be given advanced placement in the professional nursing program. Transfer credits towards the baccalaureate degree will, in general, be granted for those courses completed with a grade of "C" or better at an accredited college or university, which are required for the degree in nursing at Villanova. No more than 67 credits can be transferred and all upper division courses in the major must be taken at Villanova.

Student Activities

In addition to campus-wide organizations and athletic programs at Villanova University, there are organizations of special interest to the students in the College of Nursing. These include the Undergraduate Nursing Senate with representation of adult learners, transfer, second degree students; a chapter of the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) and the Alpha Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International — nursing’s honor society.

Financial Assistance

Villanova's Financial assistance program is designed to provide financial assistance to qualified student in order to assist them in attending the University. The term "financial assistance" is use to include Villanova University scholarships grants, long-term loans, and scholarships from outside sources, i.e. state corporations, and other organizations. For additional information please contact the Office of Financial Assistance.

Incoming Student Prerequisites

If you are an incoming student, you must complete the three forms below. Return your completed forms via postal mail before the start of your first semester to Mrs. Marie Paolucci, Undergraduate Program Assistant, Villanova University College of Nursing, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, Pa. 19085.  Alternatively, you may bring the completed forms to Ms. Paolucci on your first day of class.