Nursing

Welcome to the Nursing and Healthcare Industries Connections Community!

Leverage the power of the Villanova nursing community on Nova Network: check out the Villanova Nurses and the Villanovans in Healthcare groups! Explore the Nursing 101 resources to gain more information on the industry, and utilize job search tool LiquidCompass as you prepare for your full-time/externship/summer job search. You can also check out NurseJournal to learn more about nursing careers, view resources and tips for the NCLEX, and more!

Nursing Events

Mark your calendar for various employer events throughout the year, including Coffee Chats, Information Sessions, and the following signature events:

  • Fall Semester: Nursing Career Fair; Prepare for the Nursing Career Fair workshop
  • Spring Semester: Nurses Across the Nation Alumni Panel

Tips for Navigating your Job Offer/Salary as a New Grad Nurse

Figuring out the best ways to evaluate your job offer/salary as a new grad nurse might feel challenging. Below are some resources and strategies for benchmarking and deciding whether or not to accept that job offer!

Resource 1: RN Salary – …

By Vanessa Schmidt
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No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

By John McGranaghan
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CHOP Virtual Event 5/6 & Residency Applications Opening 5/18

RSVP for CHOP’s virtual info session, “Becoming a Nurse Resident #CHOPion” here!

CHOP’s next Nurse Residency posting will be live here from May 18 through May 20.

Interested in launching your Nurse Resident career at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia? Join …

By Jeanette Paulsen
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Industry Resources and 101 Guides

Nursing Cover Letter Sample (Residency/New Grad RN)

This is a sample cover letter geared towards full-time roles (i.e. nurse residency, New Grad RN, Clinical Nurse I positions). …

Nursing Cover Letter Sample (Externship)

This is a sample cover letter geared towards summer experiences (i.e. nurse externship, patient care tech, etc.). Adapt to tailor …

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Career Readiness Resources



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Skill Building Courses

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Alumni Connections

Nicholas Giannotti

Alumni
  • New York City Metropolitan Area
  • Senior Manager Talent Acquistion and Compensation Aizer Health
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Maria Ruibal

Alumni
  • Yardley, PA
  • Supervisor, Utilization Management and Appeals St. Mary Medical Center
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Hawa Diarra

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Telemetry Registered Nurse Jefferson Health
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Riley Dolan

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
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Sydney Harris

Alumni
  • New York, NY
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Katherine Dowdle

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Registered Nurse Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Marcia O’Connor

Alumni
  • King of Prussia, PA
  • CEO & Founder The O'Connor Group
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Yen Leng Chong

Alumni
  • Villanova, PA
  • Sustainability Analyst Exelon
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Greg Cascio

Alumni
  • Chesterbrook, PA
  • Finance and Accounting Professional Quest Diagnostics
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Karen Weeks

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Maryalice Morro, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

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Annarose Bernardo

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