The hallmarks of a Villanova Nurse include leadership ability and spirit of service. Because of carefully crafted classroom, clinical and extracurricular opportunities for students, as well as the mentorship of our faculty, Villanova Nurses become leaders here on campus, in the community and the profession. This experience stays with them throughout their careers as they contribute to the larger world.

Some of our recent graduates tell their leadership and service stories—all of them started by taking advantage of opportunities here at Villanova.

• “The woman who does it all has met her match at Villanova University. Director on the board of the National Student Nurses’ Association, President of the Undergraduate Nursing Senate, Chair of the Philadelphia Homework Club, and alto in the Villanova Gospel Ensemble are a few of the many facets within Villanova’s community in which I have had the pleasure to take part; not to mention having time to complete both a Spanish and Psychology minor prior to my senior year. The spirit of altruism, leadership, and public service that storms throughout this campus welcomed me when I arrived and will continue to guide me beyond the day that I open my own inner city practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner.”
  
  Bridgette Carter, BSN, RN
  BSN ‘03
  Scotch Plains, NJ
   
• “At Villanova University nursing students are leaders in every way. Clinical experiences, as well as the countless activities offered on campus, provide endless opportunities, both professional and personal, to develop “Leadership”…which is a vital component of a Nursing career. In addition to volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, I also serve as the Medical Assistant for the board of Special Olympics, held by Villanova each Fall, and as the Vice President of Villanova’s chapter of Student Nurses’ Association of PA, which is one of the most active chapters in the state as well as the nation.”
  
  Claire Girard, BSN, RN
  BSN ‘04
  Arlington, MA
   
• “I am a Villanovan. This label speaks volumes for the quality nursing education I am attaining. Villanova nurses are known well beyond the borders of Pennsylvania. As the current state Vice President of the Student Nurses’ Association of Pennsylvania, I have been prepared to assume a leadership role in our profession. Villanova has given me the knowledge to be a great nurse and the resources to facilitate my transition from education to the profession.”
  
  Brian Peach, BSN
  BSN ‘04
  Orlando, FL
   
• “The College of Nursing at Villanova has enabled me to see the nursing profession from so many perspectives. As a Presidential Scholar, Villanova sponsored my travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to attend the International Conference of Nursing. This opportunity allowed me to meet students, nurses and faculty from all over the world and to experience the global vision of nursing in the present and the future. In addition, my unique classroom and clinical experiences have inspired me to take advantage of the numerous professional opportunities open to Villanova nursing graduates.”
  
  Kelly Morgan, BSN, RN
  BSN ‘04
  Portland, OR
   
• “I am a full scholarship track and field athlete. Juggling a nursing schedule coupled with my athletic responsibilities is a daunting task. It is the support network, faculty, and staff at the College of Nursing that allow me to pursue both of my dreams. The best part about a nursing major is knowing that the possibilities are endless when I graduate.”
  
  Paul Moser, BSN
  BSN ‘04
  Copiague, NY