Rowan University, Holy Name announce partnership to advance education for nurses

Holy Name and Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions (Salva SNHP) have announced a partnership designed to enhance educational opportunities for the medical center’s nursing staff.  

The agreement creates an affordable and seamless pathway for Holy Name Medical Center nurses with a diploma or an associate degree (RN) to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon completing the RN to BSN program, nurses will earn a fully accredited bachelor’s degree, empowering them to advance their careers.

“We are excited about this fantastic opportunity to build a partnership with Holy Name,” said David Coyner, MBA, Rowan’s vice president for academic innovation and partnerships. “Through this collaboration we are able to create learning pathways and successful outcomes for the students and nurses.”

Offered fully online, Salva SNHP’s program offers RNs the opportunity to acquire a highly sought after BSN degree with little interruption to professional or personal obligations. The BSN will prepare nurses at Holy Name Medical Center to provide advanced care to patients and also position them for nurse leadership opportunities. 

“As the field of nursing continues to evolve at a rapid pace, this partnership allows for convenient, accessible education opportunities for nurses who seek to advance their skills and expertise,” said Michele Acito, DNP, NP-C, NE-BC, executive vice president and chief nursing officer at Holy Name. “The agreement with Salva SNHP supports our mission to provide safe, high quality care to the communities who trust us with their health and wellbeing.” 

“This partnership with Holy Name Medical Center reflects our commitment to elevating nursing excellence through advanced education,” said Angela Ruckdeschel, Ph.D., undergraduate program director for Salva SNHP. “Together, we’re empowering nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional patient care and meet the evolving demands of the health care landscape.” 

ABOUT ROWAN-VIRTUA RITA & LARRY SALVA SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing and Health Professions provides rigorous academic training, exceptional clinical and internship experiences, and interprofessional opportunities for students interested in nursing and health-related careers. Salva SNHP students learn from an accomplished faculty in a collaborative environment and gain hands-on training both on and off campus. Within Salva SNHP, the Department of Nursing offers a collaborative BSN degree with Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing and an RN-BSN degree. The department also offers MSN programs that include tracks for Nurse Educator, Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Executive.

ABOUT HOLY NAME

Holy Name is New Jersey’s only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we’ve done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.