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2008
June 30 Villanova offers course for NPs transitioning to acute care
June 24 Inspiration and achievements celebrated at Nursing Convocation
June 24 Villanova’s College of Nursing announces first Ph.D.
June 4 New College of Nursing building to be named Driscoll Hall
May 2 Congratulations to our Villanova Navy Nurses!
April 17 Senior Ben Pultorak breaks barriers in obstetric care
April 16 Villanova Nursing celebrates blessing and raising of cross on its new building
April 15 Three distinguished alumnae honored by College of Nursing
April 15 PHEF CEO Michael Hershock recognized by College of Nursing
April 15 Dr. Patricia Mynaugh honored by College of Nursing
March 27 Villanova Nursing doctoral student interns at WHO
March 25 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer to receive writing award
March 18 Villanova-Crozer nurse anesthesia students aid hunger fight in Philadelphia

2007
October 22 Villanova Nursing alumna receives 2nd star as U.S. Navy admiral
October 22 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Marguerite Schlag receives national volunteer award in the fight against cancer
October 12 Villanova Nursing senior completes fellowship in Japan
October 6 Villanova Nursing’s Bette Wildgust honored with anesthesia educator award
September 29 Villanova Nursing recognized again as Center of Excellence in Nursing Education
September 21 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Linda Copel named forensic fellow
September 11 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer inducted into National MS Hall of Fame
September 8 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Elizabeth Blunt shares NP expertise with British audience
September 7 Villanova Nursing CE program receives continued accreditation
September 5 Villanova Nursing anesthesia student recognized for public relations effort
July 13 Villanova Nursing’s Colleen Meakim receives clinical simulation excellence award
July 3 Villanova University College of Nursing faculty address international nursing audience
July 3 Dr. Gray-Siracusa shares CE expertise with Omani health care professionals
June 25 NPs gain practical knowledge through Villanova Nursing’s nutrition and health promotion course
June 22 College of Nursing holds annual Convocation
June 22 Omani ambassador speaks at College of Nursing Convocation
June 7 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Isabella Erickson receives University Lindback award
April 23 Villanova Nursing honors three distinguished alumnae
April 12 University community celebrates groundbreaking for new College of Nursing facility
April 3 Human connection is critical key to health promotion success in Dominican Republic
March 29 Villanova Nursing senior Jacy Farwell awarded Fulbright grant
March 29 Villanova Nurses add resourcefulness to their clinical cache in Peru
March 28 Empowering Native Americans through healthy lifestyle education
March 28 Villanova Nurses combat water-borne illnesses in Nicaragua
March 12 Villanova Nurses changing the face of health care in Oman

2006
December 5 Villanova Nursing faculty Debbie Wimmer assists Operation Smile in Egypt
November 27 Villanova University College of Nursing welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Blunt
November 20 Villanova University College of Nursing welcomes international AIDS humanitarian Stephen Lewis
November 10 Villanova University Alpha Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International recognizes contributions of members
October 31 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Elizabeth Dowdell to study child Internet victimization
October 25 Dr. Barbara Ott elected as advisor to bioethics group
October 20 Villanova Nursing hosts Japanese nursing colleagues
October 11 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Marguerite Schlag assumes presidency of cancer organization
October 9 Villanova Nursing’s Bette Wildgust receives anesthesia educator award
October 5 College of Nursing recipient of Nurse Faculty Lines Program grant
October 3 Villanova University College of Nursing announces new faculty appointments
October 3 Villanova University College of Nursing hosted Philadelphia premier of dystonia documentary Twisted
August 22 Bike rodeo developed by Villanova Nursing students promotes safety skills to Manayunk children
July 5 Villanova Nurses educate outstanding high school students about nursing
June 30 Top Villanova University alumni awards honor nursing alumnae
June 29 Villanova student nurse anesthetist wins award
June 26 Senior Maureen Timmeny appointed to national committee
June 21 College of Nursing receives 2006 Inglis Award for Innovation
June 8 Villanova Nursing sponsors clinical simulation conference
June 6 Drs. Suzanne Smeltzer and Nancy Sharts-Hopko receive Villanova faculty awards
May 20 College of Nursing celebrates 2006 Convocation
May 9 Villanova Nursing professors teach critical skills to Ethiopian nurses
May 8 Dr. Frances Keen authors nursing school history chapter
May 3 Dr. Sharts-Hopko speaks at Jordanian nursing conference
April 22 College of Nursing honors its distinguished alumni
April 22 Marita Frain honored for 25 years of service
April 11 College of Nursing announces two new awards
April 1 College of Nursing charters Chi Eta Phi chapter
March 31 College of Nursing welcomes Japanese visiting scholar
March 30 Villanova University College of Nursing signs agreement with Japanese nursing school
March 20 Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko celebrates Japanese honor society chapter
March 16 A cow, not a cup: College of Nursing hosts Heifer International lecture
March 1 New summer course takes the mystery out of genetics
February 20 Villanova University nursing students promote health on the radio
January 26 Villanova University senior nursing students deliver obstetric care in Texas
January 25 Villanova University BSN/MSN Gateway Program for RNs offers enhanced career mobility
January 24 Dr. Joyce S. Willens elected to national board on pain management

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2005

December 20 Villanova Nursing enhances its simulation technology
December 14 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Mary Ann Cantrell publishes externship impact findings
December 14 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Carol Weingarten elected to state organization cabinet
December 5 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko re-elected to board of international nursing organization
November 28 Villanova Nursing students excel at state convention
November 17 Villanova Nursing students participate in disaster drill
October 27 Villanova Nursing senior completes fellowship in Japan
October 25 Villanova University College of Nursing and Rosemont College reaffirm relationship
October 19 Villanova University Alpha Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International recognizes contributions of members
October 10 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Patricia K. Bradley interviewed during breast cancer month
October 6 Villanova Nursing Graduate Program celebrates 25 years of advancing nursing education
October 6 Villanova Nursing faculty achievements
October 3 Villanova Nursing faculty share educational expertise at NLN Summit
August 24 Villanova Nursing’s Dr. Lynore DeSilets presents competency issues at Russian conference
August 24 Villanova Nursing student travels to Germany for World Youth Day
August 17 Villanova Nursing doctoral student receives Promise of Nursing scholarship
July 18 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer shares expertise in research and care for women with disabilities
June 27 Villanova Nursing's Colleen Meakim shares expertise at learning resource center conference
June 12 Nursing students study health care in Japan
June 10 Villanova Nursing faculty and students study international health issues at ICN Congress
June 7 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Joyce Willens named editor of pain management journal
June 6 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Mary Pickett publishes study on mitigation of cancer treatment fatigue through exercise
June 1 Villanova Nursing Convocation celebrates 2005 graduates
April 19 Governor Rendell celebrates achievements with College of Nursing at 16th Annual Mass and Alumni Awards ceremony
April 19 Villanova Nursing faculty present research at ENRS
April 12 Villanova Nursing NSNA delegation honored at meeting
April 4 Villanova Nursing continues to advance health in Nicaragua
March 30 Villanova Nursing faculty and students promote health to Western Shoshone tribe
March 29 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Barbara Ott addressed ethical issues at international nursing conference
March 17 Carnegie Foundation studies Villanova Nursing for its excellence in professional preparation
March 3 Villanova Nursing supports Johnson & Johnson fundraising gala
March 3 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko educates public about nursing shortage

2004
December 10 Two Villanova Nursing faculty honored in Who's Who
December 3 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Linda Carman Copel honored for work in family life education
October 17 Villanova Nursing's Dean M. Louise Fitzpatrick honored for outstanding leadership in nursing education
October 18 Villanova Nursing alumna Katie Fallon begins humanitarian mission in Sudan
October 7 Villanova Nursing students vaccinate vulnerable Philadelphians
October 4 Villanova University College of Nursing earns Center of Excellence designation from National League for Nursing
October 4 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Patricia K. Bradley receives Founder's Award from Living Beyond Breast Cancer
August 4 Villanova Nursing students promote health to disenfranchised populations
August 4 Villanova Nursing's first BSNExpress class graduates
July 13 Villanova Nursing's Colleen Meakim shares expertise at learning resource center conference
July 1 Villanova Nursing graduate student receives award
June 16 Villanova Nursing's Role Excellence course perfect for today's administrator
June 15 Villanova Nursing students experience international nursing in Ireland
June 8 Villanova Nursing's inaugural doctoral class begins
May 28 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer speaks at conference
May 20 Dr. Sara Reeder appointed to mayor's council, Villanova, PA
May 17 Dr. Sara Reeder receives $15,000 for research
May 12 Students have unique parent-child nursing experience
May 12 Dr. Janie Brown to be honored as legacy leader by Shoah Foundation
May 10 Villanova nurses travel to Peru on health education mission
May 10 Violence expert Dr. Linda Carman Copel speaking at theology institute
May 5 College of Nursing celebrates alumnae, achievements and anniversaries
May 4 Dr. Suzanne Smeltzer is keynote speaker at disability conference
April 21 Dr. Carol Weingarten cited among "Women to Watch"
April 23 Pediatric nurse practitioner concentration recertified
April 21 Faculty lead students to Nicaragua to promote health
April 21 Villanova Nursing's Dr. Carol Weingarten cited among "Women to Watch"
April 20 Students inducted into national honor society
April 16 Dr. Nancy Sharts-Hopko honored as Indiana University Distinguished Alumna
March 22 Dr. Patricia Haynor speaks at trauma conference
March 8 Lauren Harrar is new development officer for Villanova Nursing
January 15 Dr. Patricia K. Bradley receives humanitarian award
January 14 "Adopt A Friend" in the community
January 9 Villanova Nursing celebrates 25 years of continuing education