SPOTLIGHT: VILLANOVA PARTNERSHIP

Overview

CHOP has a long-standing professional partnership with the Villanova University Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) and therefore we are excited to announce the development of a Clinical Preceptor Professional Development Program.

This program will meet the specific educational needs of experienced Preceptors and Clinical Mentors at CHOP, while enhancing the relationship between CHOP and Villanova School of Nursing. This professional development for nurses is supported by the generosity of the Davis Foundation and our Nursing Professional Development Team.

Dates & Units

• Dates for first group: 3/20/2023 – 09/30/2023

• First units: Oncology and Cardiac Center

Highlights

• Awards 16 contact hours

• Awards a digital badge

• Awards a certificate of completion of this program

• Full access to Villanova’s library

• 1:1: mentoring with an FCN Nursing Faculty (3 times in 6 months)

• Four-hour simulation experience on campus in the Learning Resource Center

DID YOU KNOW?

Once an individual successfully completes this 6-month program and 2 courses in a Villanova College of Nursing Graduate program of choice, FCN will waive the requirement of one 3-credit elective in that same program!