ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Established in 1953, the Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing provides an educational experience that challenges students to become nursing leaders working at the forefront of modern health care, in every corner of the world.
Highly regarded for our teacher-student engagement model, renowned expert faculty mentors, and diverse learning environments on campus and within health systems and community settings across the region and the globe, the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is consistently named a Center for Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. It has held this distinction continuously since being named as one of three inaugural COE schools in 2004.
FCN faculty consistently design and develop pedagogical projects and programs of research to both advance the science of, and excellence in, nursing education. With innovative curriculum design and instructional strategies, there is an impactful experience for students to enhance their learning and create the next generation of nurses that are needed around the globe. While undertaking these efforts and disseminating their contributions to the wider profession, faculty are also mentoring students by engaging them in their work.