Penn State’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the largest educators of pre-licensure students in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with over 2200 undergraduate and graduate students on 13 campuses. Our College is positioned to lead the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists while enhancing the health of all people through quality care and education. To learn more about the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, check out our printer-friendly fact sheet.
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$5.25 million grant expands Conway Scholars program in Nese College of Nursing
Bedford Falls Foundation funding will extend need-based nursing scholarships and student success support at Scranton and Schuylkill campuses
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2026 Penn State Scranton Nese College of Nursing grads excel on NCLEX exam (10/23/2026)
All 18 graduates from the class of 2026 of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Scranton have passed their NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination), a standardized test that all nursing graduates must take to get their nursing license.
Nese College of Nursing partners with Scholars Network to reduce student debt (10/23/2026)
The Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has joined Scholars Network, a national workforce model that connects students with healthcare employers offering substantial student loan repayment support in exchange for a post-graduation employment commitment.
Nese College of Nursing dean receives PHENSA Distinguished Colleague Award (10/14/2026)
Laurie Badzek, dean of the Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, received the Distinguished Colleague Award from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association at the organization’s fall meeting on Sept. 15 in Harrisburg.
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Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium
This two-day event brings together nurse researchers from both academic and clinical settings to showcase groundbreaking work in research, quality improvement (QI), education, and evidence-based practice (EBP) — with engaging sessions, collaborative discussions, and a vibrant poster exhibition showcasing transformative projects from across the region.
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