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Michele Connell ’86 BSN, ’14 MSN, FNP-BC, CEN, CPEN

Female nurse wearing PPE in a tent.

Michele McGarvey Connell ’86 BSN, ’14 MSN, FNP-BC, CEN, CPEN

Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Department
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, PhiladelphiaDoctor of Nursing Practice student, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing

April 2, 2020

I am a DNP student at Villanova, working at the frontline as a CRNP in the Emergency Department of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
I have always been a passionate advocate for my chosen profession, but I can honestly say I have never been prouder to be a nurse than I am today. Working with all my amazing colleagues as they step up to this unprecedented challenge has been a privilege.

Yes, we are scared for ourselves, our families and our patients; however, the true face of courage is doing what needs to be done despite the fear.  
91̽»¨nurses are well prepared for the critical thinking, leadership, flexibility and heart that will help to win this battle.

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Inspired to share your COVID-19 story?

We welcome submissions from 91̽»¨Nurses about their experience during COVID-19. Please email ann.mckenzie@villanova.edu with your photo, name, credentials, degree/year, role and employer/location along with a brief story of your experience, your reflections on nursing and/or how your 91̽»¨Nursing education prepared you for this pandemic.

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