Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration

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Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration

The University Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Department provides both academic and clinical coursework to prepare students to provide health care services in a variety of settings. Small class sizes promote close faculty/student relationships and provide optimal learning advantages. Nursing forms a major component of the health care provided within society and is a challenging, rewarding, in-demand career. Respiratory Therapy is an allied health specialty that concentrates on the treatment, management, control, and care of patients’ breathing. The Master of Healthcare Administration (MSHA) program provides graduate education in healthcare administration for persons seeking careers in the management and administration of health care organizations and facilities.

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Accreditations

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Marywood University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

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Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)

The Respiratory Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

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Professional Memberships

About The Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Department

The Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Mission

NURSING PROGRAM
Consistent with the mission of Marywood University, the baccalaureate program in nursing calls upon students to seek their full potential and invites all to engage in a lifelong process of learning. The program prepares the graduate to be a lifelong learner who is competent in using nursing knowledge and skills to carry out the professional responsibilities of a beginning nurse in a variety of settings. Graduates will demonstrate those values, attitudes, and personal qualities that reflect a commitment to an understanding of persons as God-created, culturally and socially diverse, unique bio-psycho-social spiritual beings.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM
The Respiratory Therapy program at Marywood University is committed to building in our students, the confidence of knowledge, skills and effective patient care in preparation for their lives in the field of respiratory therapy. Program objectives include:

To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory therapists.
To prepare leaders for the field of respiratory therapy care by including curricular content that includes objectives related to acquisition of skills in one or more of the following: management, education, research, or advanced clinical practice.

MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
The MSHA program provides graduate education in health care administration for persons seeking careers in the management and administration of health care facilities/organizations and other healthcare settings. This degree also provides opportunities for individuals in health services to seek career improvement and development. The MHSA provides health care managers with a framework for decision-making in the constantly changing health care environment. At the same time, the degree provides a background of operational resources for managers in the field. This program course will enhance the administrative training of students concerned with the provision of health care and the current health care reform. Students’ needs and goals are met, bringing the application of management skills from a theoretical model. This degree will be a step in meeting the needs of those professionals currently practicing and also will prepare the health service administrators of tomorrow.

Meet the Faculty & Staff

Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Faculty

Tulaney, Dr. Theresa

Associate Professor of Practice
ttulaney@marywood.edu
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Bio

Beddoe, Candace L

Lecturer
clbeddoe@marywood.edu

Bio

Bednarski, Allison A

Lecturer
aabednarski@marywood.edu

Bio

Chacko, Kristin M

Lecturer
kchacko@marywood.edu

Bio

Ciesielski, Dr. April Lynn

Assistant Professor of Practice
ciesielski@marywood.edu
570-348-6275

Bio

Dalton, Sarah L

Instructor of Practice
sdalton@marywood.edu
570-348-6275

Bio

Doran, Ayana

Lecturer
adoran@marywood.edu

Bio

Durkin, Melissa M

Lecturer
mmdurkin@marywood.edu

Bio

Falkowski, Patricia A

Instructor of Practice
falkowski@marywood.edu
x2114

Bio

Fields, Rebecca Frances

Lecturer
rffields@marywood.edu

Bio

Gavin, James D

Lecturer
jdgavin@marywood.edu

Bio

Glaser, Tracy A

Bio

Gosselin, Diane

Lecturer
dgosselin@marywood.edu

Bio

Grubham, Elizabeth

Lecturer
egrubham@marywood.edu

Bio

Guzenski, Wendy Marie

Bio

Harvey, Nadine Marie

Instructor of Practice
nmharvey@marywood.edu

Bio

Hogan, Kevin

Lecturer
khogan325@marywood.edu

Bio

Holod, Danielle A

Instructor of Practice
daholod@marywood.edu
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Bio

Kaspriskie, Christy L

Lecturer
clkaspriskie@marywood.edu

Bio

Lavelle, Mary Joan

Bio

Maida, Lisa M

Lecturer
lmmaida@marywood.edu

Bio

Metz, George C

Lecturer
gcmetz@marywood.edu

Bio

Mroczka, Janine

Lecturer
jtomaszewski@marywood.edu

Bio

Notari, Janel M

Administrative Assistant
jnotari@marywood.edu
570-348-6275

Bio

Pajalich, Dr. LoriAnn F

Assistant Professor of Practice
lfpajalich@marywood.edu
570-961-4548

Bio

Paris, Dannielle M

Lecturer
dmparis@marywood.edu

Bio

Powell, Katrina

Instructor of Practice
katpowell@marywood.edu
570-961-4737

Bio

Reyes, Monique Bella

Lecturer
mbreyes@marywood.edu

Bio

Rogan, Emily M

Lecturer
emrogan@marywood.edu

Bio

Santarsiero, Desirae A

Lecturer
dsantarsiero@marywood.edu

Bio

Savage, Karen C

Bio

Stephens, Savannah Marie

Bio

Vinton, Jonelle M

Instructor of Practice
jvinton@marywood.edu

Bio

Ward, Amanda Danielle

Lecturer
adward@marywood.edu

Bio

Wascavage, Paul

Lecturer
pwascavage@marywood.edu

Bio

Wescott, Amy-Jo

Assistant Professor of Practice
amywescott@marywood.edu
570-961-4791

Bio

Facilities & Technology

Center for Natural and Health Sciences

Science Center Classrooms

Science Center Computer Labs

O'Neill Center for Healthy Families

Healthy Families Classrooms

Healthy Families Center Computer Lab

The Nursing Skills Lab in the Center for Natural and Health Sciences is equipped with patient simulators, Turning Point technology, and patient mannequins that afford students the opportunity to practice a range of nursing skills. This simulation lab offers students an environment to apply knowledge in a safe setting, fostering critical thinking. The simulators are programmed to respond physiologically to diseases, trauma, and interactions as human beings. Realistic patient scenarios can be simulated in a controlled environment in which students can practice the nursing process, critical thinking, and decision making.

The Nursing Department utilizes various healthcare facilities that include acute and critical care, pediatric, obstetrics, long term care, psychiatric and mental health, and community care settings. These facilities serve populations of culturally and ethnically diverse backgrounds, offering the students exposure to a microcosm of the larger global community in which they will practice after graduation.

The Respiratory Therapy Program is located in the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families. It has a spacious lab with equipment that will be seen in the clinical setting. Students simulate many therapies and use different types of equipment to build confidence before going into the clinical setting. All students are required to achieve competence in the lab in a controlled environment before going out to the clinical sites with patients. Students perform real simulation situations and activities in the lab, so they will have an understanding of therapeutic concepts and how they are applied in real patient care settings. Students are well prepared to treat patients as they begin the clinical portion of the program.

Resources

LPN-BSN Challenge Tests

Marywood University has been named a College of Distinction 2021-2022, earning special recognition for the Nursing Program. Our school excels at having students graduate and enter the workforce with versatile skills.

Clubs

Sigma Phi Omega

Sigma Phi Omega (SPO), the national academic honor and professional society in gerontology, was established in 1980 to recognize excellence of those who study gerontology and aging and the outstanding service of professionals who work with or on behalf of older persons. The formation of a society provides a much needed link between educators, practitioners, and administrators in various settings where older persons are served.

Student Nurses Association of Marywood (SNAM)

Sigma Theta Tau, Xi Gamma Chapter

Sigma Phi Omega

Student Resources

Nursing

Learn more about nursing student responsibilities, special fees, student rights, and more.

Visit Student Resources site LPN-BSN Challenge Tests

Respiratory Therapy

Requirements for All Respiratory Therapy Students

The following must be completed after a respiratory therapy student has been selected for, but prior to their start in the clinical portion of the program and are also requirements for continuation:

Physical examination and required immunizations
Background checks (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI fingerprint check, and PA State Police Criminal Record Check)
Drug and alcohol screens

The student should consider these factors before enrolling in this program. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the program director.

In addition to tuition and fees, students must purchase uniforms, supplies, liability insurance, testing, and clinical parking fees. Students will be assigned computer simulations that will be completed throughout the program. This will prepare students to sit for the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) exams when they have graduated.

Students will also be required to help within the community and gain knowledge outside of the classroom setting by acquiring Professional Development credits. These outside credits could include volunteering at American Lung Association events, attending informational sessions within the community that teach different types of cardio pulmonary disorders and diseases

Acquiring Core Skills
In addition to the clinical skills that students will learn as part of their curriculum, the Respiratory Therapy Program incorporates core skills training into the program that will benefit all Respiratory Therapy students in their careers.

Writing in the Profession
Students will demonstrate the ability to write effectively in the profession. Elements include the ability to organize an argument, support the argument with high quality relevant evidence, deliver it with good sentence structure and grammar, and cite and reference appropriately.
Oral Communication/Consultative Function/Knowledge
Students will deliver a consultative presentation with recommendations that reflect the knowledge gained through courses in this program.
Critical Inquiry/Evidence-based Medicine
Students will demonstrate the ability to formulate a clinical question, search the medical literature, and assess the collected literature for quality, relevance and limitations.
Teamwork/Interprofessional Cooperation
Students will demonstrate collaboration in interprofessional teams to accomplish a common goal.
Ethical Leadership
Students will demonstrate effectively the ability to lead a group of professionals in an ethical manner promoting patient advocacy.
Teaching Patients and Healthcare Professionals
Students will demonstrate the ability to educate patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.

Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements include current Certification in American Heart Association BLS (CPR), American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, professional development credits, and satisfactory performance on comprehensive written, laboratory, simulation, and oral exit examinations.

Membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is required by the start of the second semester of the clinical portion of Respiratory Therapist program.

Master of Healthcare Administration

MHSA Student Forms

Other

Suggested Minors

Spanish for Professionals Minor

Latin American Studies Minor

Undergraduate

Nursing

Nursing (LPN to BSN)

Nursing (RN to BSN)

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy (RRT to BSRT)

Graduate

Gerontology

Health Care Administration

Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Events

Jazz Ambassadors Concert

Apr 27 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Sat, Apr 27, 7:00PM - Sat, Apr 27, 8:30PM

Jazz Ambassadors Concert

Date/Time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7 – 8:30pm EDT
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

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Chamber Singers Concert

Apr 28 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Sun, Apr 28, 2:00PM - Sun, Apr 28, 3:30PM

Chamber Singers Concert

Date/Time: Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2 – 3:30pm EDT
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

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General Recital

Apr 29 Swartz Center Marian Chapel Mon, Apr 29, 8:00PM - Mon, Apr 29, 9:30PM

General Recital

Date/Time: Monday, April 29, 2024, 8 – 9:30pm EDT
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

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Concert Choir Performance

May 04 Liberal Arts Center Rotunda Sat, May 4, 7:30PM - Sat, May 4, 9:00PM

Concert Choir Performance

Date/Time: Saturday, May 4, 2024, 7:30 – 9pm EDT
Location: Liberal Arts Center Rotunda

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May 05 Liberal Arts Center Rotunda Sun, May 5, 2:00PM - Sun, May 5, 3:30PM

Concert Choir Performance

Date/Time: Sunday, May 5, 2024, 2 – 3:30pm EDT
Location: Liberal Arts Center Rotunda

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Classes Meet

May 06 Academic Dates Mon, May 6, 12:00AM - Tue, May 7, 12:00AM

Classes Meet

Date/Time: Monday, May 6, 2024
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Spring Semester Ends

May 11 Academic Dates Sat, May 11, 12:00AM - Sun, May 12, 12:00AM

Spring Semester Ends

Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Spring Semester Ends January 16th-May 11th 2024

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Final Grades Due by Noon

May 14 Academic Dates Tue, May 14, 12:00AM - Wed, May 15, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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PA White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies

May 16 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Thu, May 16, 9:00AM - Thu, May 16, 3:00PM

PA White Coat and Pinning Ceremonies

Date/Time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 9am – 3pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)

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Hooding Ceremonies

May 17 Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium) Fri, May 17, 7:00AM - Fri, May 17, 7:00PM

Hooding Ceremonies

Date/Time: Friday, May 17, 2024, 7am – 7pm EDT
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)

Marywood University 106th Hooding Ceremonies

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106th Annual Commencement Ceremony

May 18 Academic Dates Sat, May 18, 12:00AM - Sun, May 19, 12:00AM

106th Annual Commencement Ceremony

Date/Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024
Location: Academic Dates

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Summer Session I Begins.

May 20 Academic Dates Mon, May 20, 12:00AM - Tue, May 21, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Monday, May 20, 2024
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Summer Session III Begins.

May 20 Academic Dates Mon, May 20, 12:00AM - Tue, May 21, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Monday, May 20, 2024
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Memorial Day: No Classes. Administrative Offices Closed.

May 27 Academic Dates Mon, May 27, 12:00AM - Tue, May 28, 12:00AM

Memorial Day: No Classes. Administrative Offices Closed.

Date/Time: Monday, May 27, 2024
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Summer I & III Classes Resume

May 28 Academic Dates Tue, May 28, 12:00AM - Wed, May 29, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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May 28 Academic Dates Tue, May 28, 12:00AM - Wed, May 29, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Juneteenth: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Jun 19 Academic Dates Wed, Jun 19, 12:00AM - Thu, Jun 20, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Jun 20 Academic Dates Thu, Jun 20, 12:00AM - Fri, Jun 21, 12:00AM

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Date/Time: Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Design Your Future Camp 2024

Jun 22 Center for Architectural Studies 105 Sat, Jun 22, 2:00PM - Sat, Jun 29, 5:00PM

Design Your Future Camp 2024

Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 2pm – Saturday, June 29, 2024, 5pm EDT
Location: Center for Architectural Studies 105

From June 22nd until June 29th 2024, junior and senior high school students enrolled in the Design your Future Program will be actively participating in the eight – days combination of fun design projects and competitions organized and guided by our school’s experienced faculty. Students will be exposed to a number of practical and theoretical questions presented as part of guest lecture and workshop series, and will have the opportunity to converse with a number of practicing architects and designers.

Design your Future Program 2024 will be housed in the Center for Architectural Studies at Marywood University. Students will be assigned individual desks and will have the opportunity of using the same spaces as our undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore, students enrolled in the program will have the opportunity of seeing in action various laboratories and shops (wood / metal / 3D printing / CNC router / laser cutting / etc.). Design your Future Program 2024 is designed with the desire of an immersive experience, engaging students in a number of demonstrations anchored to the Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Construction Management Programs. The program’s principal goal is to reach out to a wide group of high school students. The program considers diversity and inclusivity to be important factors in the establishing of an affordable participation fee of $1,150 (including room & board, program supplies, and day trip bus & venue entrance fares). The program will also offer a number of need-based scholarships.

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