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

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.