Overview Nursing is a dynamic therapeutic, interpersonal discipline which helps people maintain, restore, and promote optimal health throughout their lives. Gannon's Nursing curriculum maintains a balance between liberal studies education, cognate courses and professional education in nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and the American Association for Colleges of Nursing. Gannon's Nursing faculty have graduate preparation in their clinical areas of specialization and are skilled clinical practitioners.
Students have the opportunity to work with faculty in many speciality areas.
Professional nursing practice is broad in scope and serves clients in a multiplicity of settings. 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.