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.
Facilities & Technology
O'Neill Center for Healthy Families
The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, located on University Avenue, provides classroom and research space, joining academic programs to innovative research. Students from the Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Exercise Science, Respiratory Therapy, and Physician Assistant programs have classes in this building. It is also home to The Human Performance Lab, a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve the needs of student, professional, amateur, and recreational athletes and the community.
The Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families, dedicated on October 18, 2002, was named in honor of its benefactor, esteemed alumnus and former trustee Keith J. O'Neill '76, the first male to graduate from Marywood's dietetics program and an accomplished leader in the dietetics profession. He credits Marywood for "(giving) me the skills and confidence to take on the challenges that come from running a large food service department and eventually from the challenges created by starting my own company."
In 2024, Marywood University further expanded its deep commitment to health sciences during the dedication of the Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion, a transformative addition to the Keith J. O'Neill Center for Healthy Families and a cornerstone of the EMPOWER Campaign.
The $11.5 million Pascucci Family Health Sciences Pavilion is a realization of Marywood's commitment to providing state-of-the-art facilities for education in the health sciences. Generously supported by the Pascucci Family and other dedicated donors, this new space elevates the learning experience of future healthcare professionals and contributes to the University's mission of fostering excellence in education.
Healthy Families Classrooms
The O'Neill Center for Healthy Families is the academic home of students in the nursing, nutrition and dietetics, respiratory therapy, and physician assistant programs, all of whom have classes in this building. Exercise Science students also take classes here. The facility includes traditional classroom space as well as clinical and lab space.
Healthy Families Center Computer Lab
The Computer Lab in the O'Neill Center is located in Room 207, and there is a printer available.
Nursing Skills Lab
The Computer Lab in the O'Neill Center is located in Room 207, and there is a printer available.
Meet the Faculty & Staff
Dr. Theresa Tulaney
Department Chair | Associate Professor of Practice
Dr. April Lynn Ciesielski
Clinical Coordinator | Assistant Professor of Practice
Sarah L Dalton
Instructor of Practice
Danielle A Holod
Assistant Professor of Practice
Katrina Powell
Assistant Professor of Practice
Jonelle M Vinton
Instructor of Practice
Audrey A Angelella
Lecturer
Candace L Beddoe
Lecturer
Kristin M Chacko
Lecturer
Michael M Costello
Lecturer
David Culp
Lecturer
Joanna M DiBenedetto
Lecturer
Shannon Evans
Lecturer
James D Gavin
Lecturer | Lecturer
Nadine Marie Harvey
Instructor of Practice
Taylor Ranee Herron
Lecturer
Mary Joan Lavelle
Lecturer
Lisa M Maida
Lecturer
Karen A Marsh
Lecturer
Dr. Alice E McDonnell
Professor Emeritus | Lecturer
George C Metz
Lecturer
Margaret Bisignani Moyle
Lecturer
Janine Mroczka
Lecturer
Janel M Notari
Administrative Assistant | Administrative Assistant
Dr. LoriAnn F Pajalich
Associate Professor of Practice
Emily M Rogan
Instructor of Practice
Sarah Gabrielle Rotell
Lecturer
Christina Simon
Instructor of Practice
Savannah Marie Stephens
Lecturer
Amanda Danielle Ward
Lecturer
Amy-Jo Wescott
Assistant Professor of Practice
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.
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
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.
Contact the Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration Department
Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 570-348-6275
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