Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

Naratil Family Health and Human Values Lecture Series ⤵

Join us Thursday, September 19 for the Naratil Family Health and Human Values Lecture Series: 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

This lecture, given by Stacy Andes, MA, EdD, Director of The Office of Health Promotion, at Villanova University.

Full Details and Registration ➡ https://bit.ly/3HHced1

Remembering the heroes and the lives lost. 💙🤍

Today, we reflect upon the tragic events in American history that took the lives of 15 Villanovans. A stained-glass window memorial in Corr Hall memorializes them, and all who lost their lives that day.

We Remember:
W. David Bauer (‘78 VSB)
James P. Berger (‘78 VSB)
Dennis Michael Cook (‘90 CLAS)
Jeannine Damiani-Jones (‘94 VSB)
Christopher M. Dincuff (‘92 VSB)
Jeffrey Mark Di**le (‘90 VSB)
Christopher M. Duffy (‘00 VSB)
William F. Fallon (‘70 CLAS)
Peter Gelinas (‘90 VSB)
Michael Gould (‘94 VSB)
Amy Jarret (‘94 VSB)
Jennifer Lynn Kane (‘97 VSB)
Danielle Kousoulis (‘93 VSB)
Kaaria Mbaya (‘86 CLAS)
Matthew Vianna (‘00 CLAS)

Learn more about the memorial window: https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/media/features/stained-glass-memorial-remembers-villanovans-lost-on-sept11.html

The Venerable Lama Losang Samten visits Villanova University Sept. 9 – 13, 2024 to create a sand mandala, a Tibetan Buddhist tool for meditation and contemplation. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences presents the weeklong event in partnership with the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, which will host the installation in the Driscoll Hall Atrium.

The Ven. Samten will create a Medicine Buddha mandala, a sacred design that represents the healing power of wisdom and compassion. The mandala is depicted in vibrant colors and has intricate designs that reflect the complexity of the universe and the interdependence of all life. The opening ceremony is set for Monday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m., and on Friday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 a.m., the Ven. Samten will supervise the ceremonial destruction of the mandala.

For more information and the full schedule of complementary events ➡ https://bit.ly/4ewdAVJ

Wishing a restful and joyful Labor Day to all our students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy your well-deserved break this Labor Day!

𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗘𝗜 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲

FCN’s Inspiring Careers in Nursing podcast episode 4 features MSN alumna Tyonne Hinson, DPH. Board of Consultors member and alumna Maryalice Morro, DNP, interviews Dr. Hinson about her leadership of enterprise-level initiatives at Boston Children’s Hospital to strengthen the recruitment, retention, advancement and inclusion of all members of the nursing workforce as a platform to promote health equity and reduce child health disparities.

Listen to the podcast: https://spoti.fi/4g3wMeR

Several recent Villanova Nursing graduates were featured throughout the summer in the Career Center’s social media campaign, which highlighted the post-graduation plans of Villanova’s newest alumni.

Irene Lee is today’s feature!

A Nursing major from , Irene is to Alexandria, Virginia, to start work in a Labor & Delivery Unit. Congratulations, Irene!

Recent Grads: Interested in being featured? Visit the and complete the submission form! 
 

Senior Aidan Dsouza coauthored an article published in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine in July. “Assessing the Effectiveness of Multilevel Intervention Sequences on “Tension” Among Men Living with HIV: A Randomized-Control Trial” compared the effectiveness of different intervention sequences in reducing tension among alcohol-consuming men living with HIV in India.

Aidan conducted research for the study in summer 2023 while serving as a CDC John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. This summer, he worked as a nurse extern at Jefferson Einstein Hospital’s medical-surgical step-down unit. Aidan is currently conducting research on the effects of discrimination on health-related quality of life and hypertension self-care in LGBTQ+ older adults with the support of the Villanova University Undergraduate Research Fellowship and the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing Davis Family Scholars Award.

Article ➡ https://bit.ly/4cJio8J

First day of school vibes as our new Second Degree BSN Flex students make their way to class. Best of luck to all our students as they start classes for the new school year. Welcome Back!

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟴-𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲!
Are you an experienced healthcare professional looking to refine your skills in orienting and precepting new Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)? Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise through our 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝟴-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗿.

🗓 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: September 16 – November 8, 2024
📅 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Every Wednesday, 12-1 PM
🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: September 9, 2024
🖥 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: September 11, 2024, 12-1 PM via Zoom

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻?
✅ Earn 𝟮𝟰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 and a Certificate of Completion.
✅ Gain full access to 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆.
✅ Dive into practical modules on key topics: Communication, Evaluation, Conflict Resolution, and more.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Attend 6 out of 8 live sessions
• Engage in discussion boards
• Complete evaluations

Ready to elevate your precepting skills and contribute to the successful integration of new APPs?

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁! https://bit.ly/3Az9kGd

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Rising Senior Emma Conlin, along with fellow Villanova Nursing students Angie Prince, Lauren Casimiro and Catherine Skinner, completed the Clinical Assistants Nurse Externship Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC this summer.

Emma had this to say about her experience. “This summer, I was a part of the Clinical Assistants Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC! I worked as a Nurse Extern on M4, which treats Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Orthopedic Oncology patients. As a nurse Extern, I had the opportunity to work under a nurse preceptor to develop my clinical skills while also being able to complete tasks independently as a patient care technician. My Villanova Nursing education coupled with my experience this summer have made me feel more confident in my skills and knowledge as I head into my senior year and beyond!”

Thank you for sharing Emma.

Villanova Nursing Assistant Professor, Christina Whitehouse, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES, recently represented FCN at the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA.

Along with poster presentations, Dr. Whitehouse also presented in a session: Research Roundtables: A Speed Networking Opportunity with ADCES Research Experts

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1. Michelle Boakye, PhD (former post-doctoral fellow at FCN and current Assistant Professor at UMass Boston) with Dr. Whitehouse – presenting work that she completed for her 2022 ADCES/CBDCE Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrated Diabetes Management.

2. Poster of work completed by Christina Whitehouse PhD, CRNP, CDCES, FADCES with the following FCN researchers and students – Guy Weissinger PhD, RN, Rebekah Deroo (second degree VUSN), Allison Carey (second degree VUSN), Kerry Shields MBE, CRNP (VU PhD student).

3. Michelle Boakye, PhD and Christina Whitehouse, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES representing VU and ADCES.

Congratulations to Nick Jubilee and Abby Jansen on finishing their externship at CHOP. They wanted to share their experience with the Villanova Nursing Community and talk about what they’ve been up to this summer!

Abby: "This summer I had the opportunity to be a nurse extern in the N/IICU and the Hematology/Nephrology floor at CHOP. Throughout these 10 weeks, I was able to strengthen the foundation of my nursing skills through hands on experience with a wide range of patients. This summer allowed me to grow professionally and become more qualified as a Student Nurse. I look forward to continuing in Pediatrics and making a difference in the lives of all my patients."

Nick: “This summer I was a Flynn Fellow on the Bone Marrow Transplant and General Oncology Units. During the 10 weeks, I had the opportunity to hone in on the nursing skills I’ve learned throughout my nursing school journey and expand on my clinical skills and competency. I also had the opportunity to conduct an EBP project about interventions that impact sleep satisfaction. This summer was an amazing opportunity, and I cannot wait to continue pursuing a career in pediatrics!”

Sounds like a great summer experience.

Kristy Yoon is today’s feature!

A Nursing major from , Kristy is to take the nursing licensure exam (NCLEX) for Pennsylvania. She will then be pursuing employment in the Philadelphia region, intending to work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Pediatrics. Congratulations, Kristy!

Recent Grads: Interested in being featured? Visit the and complete the submission form. We’re sharing your stories all summer and want to feature you! 
 

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗦𝗡 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲

Ten nurses from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) completed an exciting on-campus Simulation Intensive July 16-17. The offering is part of the new Clinical Faculty track in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.

With generous funding from the Bedford Falls Foundation and the Conway family, as well as support from CHOP, the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) partnered with CHOP to develop a two-year, 33-credit program, which will offer courses in 8-week blocks focused on developing knowledge and competence. This innovative program of study enables Villanova Nurse Educators to meet the tremendous need for them in our community. Offered extensively online, the curriculum culminates in two engaging experiences that enable students to apply their new knowledge in real practice and education settings. The Simulation Intensive and Clinical Faculty Practicum prepares students to support new nurses’ transition to practice and experienced nurses’ ongoing development. The program leverages Villanova’s expertise in nursing education and its strong clinical partnerships to address the national shortage of clinical nurse faculty.

Full Article ➡ https://bit.ly/3WvHfqz

FCN Podcast Highlights Nurses in the Military and Consulting

Episode 3 of FCN’s Inspiring Careers in Nursing podcast features John Ervin '00 BSN, RN, MBA, PMP, CPC, CVST-T, an accomplished senior leader and former military officer with executive expertise in nationally ranked health care organizations. Nicole Guerin ’88 BSN, JD, RN, Global Head of Accident & Health Reinsurance Claims for AXIS Capital, interviews Ervin about his extensive success in consulting, strategic planning, operations and innovation. Listen to the podcast ➡ https://spoti.fi/3WKivw5

𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 (𝗠𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗛𝗘) 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼-𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

Associate Professor Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN has been named Co-Director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Environmental Health (MACCHE), Region 3 Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit—PEHSU, at the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing. Full Story ➡ https://bit.ly/3Ys3kIZ

𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 ‘𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚’ 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚

For two juniors who participated in the annual Lourdes Pilgrimage with the Order of Malta American Association, April 30-May 7, it was “the experience of a lifetime.”

Madison Matella ’25 and Kylie Flynn ’25, now rising seniors, accompanied a cadre of nearly 400 people—the Order’s Knights, Dames, Auxiliary, volunteers and people with illnesses and disabilities—traveling to Lourdes, France, to experience spiritual gifts and healing at one of the world’s most popular pilgrimage sites. They undertook their journey with the support of Craig and Nancy Gibson P ’20, whose generosity has provided for two Nursing students to take part in the annual pilgrimage since 2016.

Full Article ➡ https://bit.ly/3WKYi9u

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Pic 1- Madison Matella '25 and Kylie Flynn '25
Pic 2- Kylie Flynn and Madison Matella at Candlelight Procession
Pic 3- Kate Dowdle '19, medical team in 2023, at a chapel
Pic 4- Madison Matella and Kylie Flynn
Pic 5- Meg Sarles '19 and Kate Dowdle'19 as students in 2018

CBS News Philadelphia Features Incoming Nursing Student Sylvain Farrel

Incoming undergraduate Nursing student Sylvain Farrel was featured in a Focusing on the Future segment by CBS Philadelphia. Sylvain works as an intake specialist at South Philadelphia’s Unity Clinic, where other FCN students also provide assistance. Farrel is an advocate and translator to the many patients that only speak Indonesian, his native language.

Watch the segment:

How a temporary clinic position is helping this high school graduate pave the way for a future in nursing Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.

Ryan Batkay is today’s feature!

A Nursing major from , Ryan is to New City to work as a Fellowship Nurse in the NICU at The Mount Sinai Hospital . Congratulations, Ryan!

Recent Grads: Interested in being featured? Visit the and complete the submission form. We’re sharing your stories all summer and want to feature you! 
 

𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗖𝗡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸

Leaders from the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing engaged in a series of invitation-only events showcasing the importance of nurses in health care innovation at a Scalable Solutions-Focused Think Tank at University City Science Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 25. The Science Center advances science and technology innovation to address society’s biggest health care challenges.

Associate Dean for Research and Innovation and Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professor in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations Bridgette Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN, and Howley Family Visiting Professor in Health Care Rebecca Love, MSN, RN, FIEL, spoke on the topic as part of a featured panel for decision makers across the health care innovation continuum. Also attending the panel were Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor Donna S. Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor Bette Mariani, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives Ann McKenzie, MSN, RN, Associate Professor Kimberly Trout, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, Adjunct faculty member Sandy Gomberg, DNP, RN, Board of Consultors member, and Senior Director of Major Giving Robert Hill.

In an article for Care.com, Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, Villanova Nursing Associate Professor and a certified registered pediatric nurse practitioner discusses when to expect a baby’s first “real” smile and what positive reinforcement parents can give.

Read the article here: https://bit.ly/46rJGyX

When do babies start smiling? Everything to know about this sweet social milestone Newborns can start smiling soon after they’re born, but as they develop, you can expect to see different types of baby smiles at different times.

Team work! \V/

Our Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing faculty are working hard during our first Office of Nursing Research and Innovation writing retreat. Pivotal grants and publications are coming out of this time together!

I said I never wanted to be an administrator, but I absolutely *love* my job as ADRI 🥰

Congratulations to our Second Degree Accelerated BSN students (Express & Flex). Last week they finished their final exams and this week they are wrapping up their clinicals.

We want to wish everyone success in all that they do and know that they will represent FCN well as a .

On Wednesday, July 24, our students from Villanova Nursing's Doctorate Nurse Anesthesia program presented their completed DNP projects. Fourteen projects were presented ranging from topics focused on skills training, wellness, diversity, patient safety, clinical education for CRNAs and other perioperative staff, and CRNA practice.

We want to wish this group of 29 doctoral students success as they work toward completing their education in December 2024.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
July 26, 2024 | 1-2:30pm | via Zoom

Join the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 3 along with the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to discuss the impact of extreme heat on health. Villanova Nursing's 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗰𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘁𝘁-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝘆, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗠𝗣𝗛, 𝗥𝗡, 𝗙𝗔𝗔𝗡 will be one of the featured speakers.

This webinar will highlight promising practices being used to ensure the wellbeing of those disproportionately affected, specifically the older adult population, in HHS region 3 (PA, DE, MD, WV, VA, and DC).

Participants will also learn about new tools that can be used to plan and prepare for the current heat season in ways that advance equity and protect those most vulnerable.

The workshop will be hosted via Zoom.gov. You must be registered in advance ➡ https://bit.ly/3y9p8OY

Christopher Link is today’s feature!

A Nursing major from , Christopher is to Durham, North Carolina, to work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Duke University Hospital . He also intends to work for the International Cancer Care and Research Excellence Foundation (ICCARE) in Mwanza, Tanzania. Congratulations, Christopher!

Recent Grads: Interested in being featured? Visit the and complete the submission form. We’re sharing your stories all summer and want to feature you! 
 

Associate Dean for Research and Innovation Dr. Bridgette M. Rice, PhD, MDiv, APRN, FAAN, will be a featured presenter during the NASEM Health and Medicine Division Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders’ public workshop on July 10-11 in Washington, D.C.

During her session on Wednesday, Dr. Rice, who holds the Richard and Marianne Kreider Endowed Professorship in Nursing for Vulnerable Populations, will discuss the importance of, and specific considerations in, training a lay behavioral health--mental health and substance use--workforce. She’ll recommend how to address this national crisis, highlight FCN work in this area, and share research, practice and policy implications.

Learn more about the event: https://bit.ly/3XW7HvY

Michelle Tavares is today’s feature!
 
A Nursing major from , Michelle is to the Philadelphia area to pursue employment, intending to work in an emergency department. Congratulations, Michelle!

Recent Grads: Interested in being featured? Visit the and complete the submission form. We’re sharing your stories all summer and want to feature you!