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Wendy and Thomas Naratil P 鈥�18 believe in the transformative power of education and the profound impact of health care innovation. For them, giving to 无码专区鈥檚 M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing (FCN) creates opportunities and inspires progress that benefits everyone.

鈥淭om and I are pleased to support 无码专区 Nursing because we have been consistently impressed with Dean Havens鈥� ability to modernize and expand FCN鈥檚 curriculum while incorporating innovative methods of teaching and training,鈥� said Wendy Naratil. 鈥淭he result is compassionate and highly skilled nurses who are well equipped to face the evolving challenges of their profession.鈥�

Wendy and Tom鈥檚 recent $1.5 million gift to FCN establishes the Wendy U. and Thomas C. Naratil Endowed Professorship in Oncology Nursing. In seamless alignment with the vision of Donna S. Havens, PhD, RN, FAAN, Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, the Naratils鈥� commitment represents a pivotal moment for FCN to advance excellence in education and research involving cancer and cancer care. This professorship lays the groundwork for expanded initiatives while the national need for care of both oncology patients and survivors continues its upward trend. Wendy and Tom鈥檚 generosity supports Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for 无码专区, which enables transformative investments in academic excellence, faculty innovation and meaningful research across the University.

The Naratils鈥� journey toward this impactful gift began at home. Their daughter Melanie, a 2018 FCN graduate, is a neonatal intensive care nurse at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Watching Melanie鈥檚 passion for nursing grow during her time at 无码专区 highlighted the vital role nurses play in patient-centered care and the need to invest in the future of nursing for the benefit of the health care system and society. This personal connection to nursing, combined with their broader commitment to health care, inspired Wendy and Tom to make a lasting contribution to FCN by supporting an endowed professorship.

鈥淎n endowed professorship in oncology places FCN on the cutting edge of nursing education and training, ensuring Nova Nurses deliver the best possible care to their patients and advance the fight against cancer,鈥� said Tom Naratil.

Among the highest honors a university can bestow upon its faculty, endowed professorships ensure the resources needed to attract and retain distinguished educators and scholars. The Wendy U. and Thomas C. Naratil Endowed Professorship will empower FCN to engage exceptional faculty who advance research, innovation and education in cancer care. Through this professorship, the Naratils鈥� generosity will help shape the future of oncology nursing at FCN, facilitating groundbreaking discoveries and improving patient outcomes.

Wendy Naratil, an FCN Board of Consultors member, freelance artist and former medical advertising professional, maintains a unique perspective that intersects creativity, communication and health care. Tom Naratil, an operating partner at Lightyear Capital and former senior executive at UBS, has also served on the Board of Consultors and shares his wife鈥檚 passion for making a difference. Together, they have supported the College of Nursing for more than a decade, investing in programs that reflect their values and commitment to building a better future.