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An exciting new chapter for Villanova Nursing is underway at the Villanova University Cabrini Campus. Featured in a recent Philadelphia Inquirer story, the transformation includes a new home for our MSN-Nurse Practitioner tracks and DNP-Nurse Anesthesia program, which are supported by a simulation facility and state-of-the-art technology.

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Through the Fitzpatrick College of Nursing’s Center for Global and Public Health and under the leadership of Director Catherine Curley, PhD, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor, our traditional undergraduate BSN students traveled to Japan earlier this summer.

The student nurses connected with peers at Aomori University to exchange perspectives on nursing education and explore how healthcare settings in Japan and the United States serve patients across the lifespan.

From early childhood programs to hospitals and senior care facilities, the experience offered invaluable lessons in culture, collaboration and compassionate care while strengthening global connections and broadening their understanding of nursing practice.

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Join a mission-driven team dedicated to excellence in nursing education.

The M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Director for Program Operations, Doctoral Programs (PhD & DNP), to enhance student experience and support the success of our doctoral programs.

Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/4yWvkEz

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New research by Assistant Professor Patrina Sexton Topper, PhD, MS, RN, and collaborators highlights the critical role care coordinators play in supporting caregivers of transgender and gender-diverse youth, not only by sharing information but also by creating spaces for understanding, guidance and partnership.

Read the article to learn more.

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Care coordination solutions for caregivers of transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive youth: a qualitative study of redacted chat conversations Transgender and gender diverse youth (TGDY) face significant health disparities due in part to barriers to respectful, competent care. Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in facilitating acc...

Michelle Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, professor and co-director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment, was on the latest episode of the Institute for Childhood Preparedness' podcast, Early Childhood Chats, to explore the hidden factors that shape children's physical, emotional and cognitive well-being.

Filled with practical insights and research-based strategies, this episode is a must-listen for educators, childcare professionals, healthcare providers, parents and advocates.

Watch here: bit.ly/4h0tE6x

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🎙️ New podcast episode is live!

What if the biggest influences on a child's development are the ones we can't see?

This week on Early Childhood Chats, Andy Roszak sits down with Dr. Michelle Kelly, pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner and nationally recognized researcher, to discuss how premature birth, toxic stress, environmental health, air quality, lead exposure, and early childhood experiences shape lifelong outcomes.

One of our biggest takeaways:
"Children are not doomed by their circumstances. The right support at the right time can change everything."

Whether you're an educator, childcare provider, healthcare professional, or parent, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now: https://childhoodchats.transistor.fm/
➡️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/uGYc8eRgUS0

Our Second Degree Accelerated BSN 14-Month Express program culminated with presentations of their Health Promotion clinical work in partnership with local healthcare systems, senior facilities, community centers and elementary schools.

Working with diverse populations ranging from young children to senior citizens, our student nurses tailored their clinical projects to meet patients’ unique needs and circumstances, gaining valuable experience in delivering compassionate, holistic care.

Through interactive educational lessons, health screenings and therapeutic communication, students built meaningful relationships with patients, fostering trust and creating opportunities for personalized support.

We are proud of their commitment to serving communities and advancing the practice of patient-centered care.

Next up? Their NCLEX preparation course!

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We're excited to share that Clinical Associate Professor LaKeetra Josey, PhD, RN, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, was featured by the American Nurses Association for her fight against youth substance use and how her work reflects The Power of Nurses™.

There's still time to start our MSN–Nurse Practitioner program this fall. Submit your application by August 1 to be considered.

Choose from our in-demand specializations: Adult Gerontology, Family, Pediatric and Psychiatric-Mental Health.

Apply now: bit.ly/4v3p7Uj

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Professor Elizabeth Dowdell, PhD, RN, AFN-C, IVES-C, FAAN, was recently on Global News’ 730 CKNW Mornings with Simi to discuss the benefits and struggles of the “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban.

Dr. Dowdell explains that the ban is effective in schools that teach digital and media literacy. However, it doesn’t always address the underlying issues, ultimately causing potential challenges for students. Listen to learn more: bit.ly/4bbX7Xs

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