U.S. News#1-ranked Villanova is proud to have longtime faculty member Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD, RN, as an instructor for its BSN completion program online. An Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, Dr. McDermott-Levy’s subjects include community and public health nursing, adult health nursing and home care. She holds a BSN from Wilkes University, an MSN and PhD from Villanova, and is pursuing an MPH from University of Massachusetts. 

In the RN to BSN program, Dr. McDermott-Levy teaches Imperatives for Global and Public Health, examining factors that influence the health of communities and populations on a local and global scale. This 100% online course explores epidemiological data, as well as environmental, social, cultural, ethical and genetic factors to identify the nurse's role in population health. 

“Our College of Nursing prepares nurses to lead in a dynamic health care system by nurturing clinical competence, ethical motivation and proficiency for improving patient care,” said M. Louise Fitzpatrick, EdD, RN, FAAN, Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor of Nursing for Villanova. “The RN to BSN program is fortunate to have a public health nurse educator like Dr. McDermott-Levy guiding our students.” 

Delivered through advanced technology powered by University Alliance, this video-based program enables registered nurses everywhere to complete a vital credential conveniently. Students never have to visit campus and can fulfill clinical experiences at a health care facility close to their home. 

RNs are encouraged to apply to Villanova’s RN to BSN online program now. Call 800-571-4948 or visit www.VillanovaU.com today for information. 

About the Villanova College of Nursing

The Villanova University College of Nursing, established in 1953, is a nationally recognized premier nursing program under Catholic auspices with a mission to create a synergy between compassion and clinical excellence. Based in suburban Philadelphia and educating the world, it is designated a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The College provides a values-based undergraduate education grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that prepares students to assume positions as productive, ethical, and socially responsible citizens and leaders providing care in clinical and community settings. It also offers outstanding master’s, PhD and DNP programs to prepare advanced practice nurses, administrators and nurse educators. Its environment for faculty and student scholarship, its respected continuing nursing education program and the leadership contributions of its students, faculty and alumni in nursing and health care are acknowledged around the world.

About University Alliance

University Alliance (UA) is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation’s leading traditional universities and institutions. Universities powered by UA’s technology and support services have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments – making UA one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.