Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

03/20/2026

Villanova researchers in Engineering, Nursing and Philosophy are reexamining CPR from every angle: technical, clinical and ethical. Their work explores how data, innovation and patient-centered care can guide more informed decisions around this lifesaving but often misunderstood intervention.

Read more: https://www.villanova.edu/vu/magazine/fall-2025/features/is-cpr-always-the-right-answer.html

03/19/2026

What an incredible day at the 3rd Annual Simulation Institute!

On March 18, 2026, educators, clinicians, and simulation professionals gathered in Driscoll Hall for a full day of interactive learning and skill‑building. From our opening remarks by Dean Donna Havens to the inspiring keynote by Dr. Kathleen McGrow, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer at Microsoft, the day was filled with fresh ideas and meaningful collaboration.

Participants explored a variety of simulation topics, including birth companion program innovations, simulation‑based strategies to reduce bias, and a virtual IPE IDD simulation featuring cross‑disciplinary teamwork.

Thank you to everyone who made the day so energizing and impactful!

Check out the full photo album to relive the highlights.

03/06/2026

The Fitzpatrick College of Nursing welcomes alumni, faculty, staff and students to a pre-game meetup at VERSA Bar from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thurs., March 12 at the Renaissance Hotel in Midtown (218 W. 35th St., New York).

Come and connect with fellow Nova Nurses--no registration needed! We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

Nurse Practitioners, elevate your pharmacology expertise and strengthen your clinical decision‑making with this dynamic, full‑day, in‑person program designed specifically for today’s fast‑evolving therapeutic landscape.

Beyond the Script:
Pharmacology Insights for Advanced Practice Providers
March 13, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Rowan College of Burlington County – Health Sciences Building
$125 per participant

Register here: https://explore.villanova.edu/portal/cps-storefront?tab=package_page&package_key=nuce7158

Featured Topics:
• Antimicrobial prescribing
• GLP‑1 receptor agonists for obesity & Type 2 diabetes
• Hyperlipidemia beyond statins: PCSK9 & bempedoic acid
• Pharmacogenetics
• Interactions & therapeutic drug monitoring
• Buprenorphine in primary care

Faculty:
Lawrence Carey, PharmD
Vice Dean for Strategic Planning and Assessment
Temple University School of Pharmacy

03/03/2026

We are proud to announce that Dr. Bridgette Rice (third from left) has received the inaugural Equity-Minded Research Award from the American Nurses Foundation, cosponsored by the American Academy of Nursing.

She was recognized at the Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit in Washington, DC., on Feb. 12. This national honor affirms Dr. Rice’s leadership and sustained contributions to advancing equity in nursing research and scholarship.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Rice on this significant achievement and well-deserved recognition!

03/02/2026

Honoring Women’s History Month, Villanova University will host an array of educational events throughout the month of March.

03/02/2026

Ready to be inspired? Join us at Villanova Nursing’s 3rd Annual Simulation Institute on Wednesday, March 18—a day designed to spark innovation and elevate simulation education.

We’re excited to welcome Microsoft’s Global Chief Nursing Innovation Officer Kathleen McGrow, DNP, MS, RN, PMP, FHIMSS, FAAN, as our keynote speaker. She’ll share powerful insights on how technology is transforming nursing and learning.

Connect with fellow educators, clinicians and simulation professionals as you explore immersive, hands-on experiences designed to transform learning.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate and innovate together.

Register: https://www.villanova.edu/university/nursing/faculty-and-research/centers/learning-center/slrc-events/sim-institute-2026.html

03/02/2026

Launch your nursing career with Villanova Nursing’s Second Degree Accelerated BSN.

APPLY by MARCH 15 for 23-month track, beginning in August.

You’ll receive the best of a traditional program with our advantages:
- Scholarship opportunities
- State-of-the-art Simulation and Learning Resource Center
- Clinical placements secured for you
- Comprehensive NCLEX preparation

The priority application deadline for our 14-month track, beginning in May, is Sept. 15.

Apply now: villanova.edu/nursing/seconddegree

02/28/2026

We want to wish a very happy birthday to Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD! Happy birthday, Fr. Peter!

02/24/2026

Congratulations to PhD candidate Mary Beth Murray, the "People's Choice" winner at Villanova's Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), a competition for master’s and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research and communication skills. In just three minutes, she offered a compelling, scholarly presentation on "Addressing the Silent Grief: A Yoga Intervention to Support Women in Infertility Treatment" to an audience at the Mullen Center on Feb. 20. We're proud of you, Mary Beth!

02/23/2026

The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is proud to announce a $5 million leadership gift from Deborah “Dee” Silvers ’86 and Nick Adams to support the reimagination of its simulation lab. In recognition of this gift, the transformed Center will be named the Dee Adams Center for Innovation and Simulation Excellence. The new Center will integrate leading-edge technology, improve patient outcomes and enable a 25% increase in undergraduate Nursing enrollment. Learn more: https://www.villanova.edu/university/nursing/about-the-college/news-and-events/2026/0223.html

02/20/2026

Heartfelt thanks to Craig and Nancy Gibson P ’20 for generously supporting the Lourdes Pilgrimage for our students! Students report this life-changing experience enriches their education in profoundly meaningful and mission‑driven ways.

For Crishelle Ildefonso ’26 FCN and Peyton Shallcross ’26 FCN, a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, offered more than clinical experience; it revealed the heart of nursing: presence, empathy and human connection. As participants in a service trip organized by the Order of Malta, they joined hundreds of pilgrims in caring for those seeking healing, returning with lessons that will shape their vocation for years to come.

Read more: https://www.villanova.edu/vu/magazine/fall-2025/nova-worthy/sacred-service.html