The nurse prepared at the baccalaureate level provides care to individuals, families and communities and applies theory in complex clinical situations. Thus, the baccalaureate prepared nurse functions in both traditional and non-traditional settings which may require conventional and innovative patterns of practice. As clinical space limitations restrict the number of freshmen we can accept to this program, early application is suggested. All applicants to the nursing major are reviewed by the Villa Maria School of Nursing Admissions, Progression, and Retention committee. Nursing courses taken at other universities are not transferrable.
Clinical experiences are an integral part of the nursing major.
Gannon's Nursing Program has affiliation agreements with over 40 health care agencies in Northwest Pennsylvania which cooperate in providing opportunities for students to practice clinical skills. To be eligible for clinical placements, all students are expected to meet the health requirements, performance standards and acquire clearance of child abuse and clearance of state police record. Furthermore, there are specific policies regarding physical, psychological and moral issues to ensure patient care and professional integrity. The demand for nursing continues with the development of new and changing roles. Opportunities for employment exist in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians' offices, industry, schools, community agencies and clinics.