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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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Nese College of Nursing named a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence

The college achieved this recognition for “creating environments that promote the pedagogical expertise of faculty,” according to the league, exemplifying the college’s investment in its nurse educators and their professional growth.

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Nursing alumnus honored for expanding impact on pediatric care (9/4/2025)

Parker Rohrbaugh, a 2017 graduate of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, received the college's 2025 Emerging Professional Award for his early career achievements. A pediatric nurse practitioner at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and doctoral student at West Virginia University, Rohrbaugh aims to advance research on family-centered care for siblings of critically ill children.

Nese College of Nursing and WPSU launch new podcast on full-spectrum wellness (8/25/2025)

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing has teamed up with WPSU to launch "12 Degrees: A Wellness Podcast." Blending together relatable, evidence-based insights and strategies with personal stories and expert tips, this new podcast aims to help make wellness more accessible to the community.

Center for Nursing Research announces fall 2025 seminar series (8/21/2025)

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing’s Center for Nursing Research has announced its Seminar Series for the 2025-26 semesters. This seven-part virtual series is designed to advance nursing research by fostering collaboration between researchers and clinicians to bridge the gap between research and practice.

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