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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The transition from patient-facing care to teaching wasn't a stretch for Daniel Eaton, who joined the faculty at Penn State Behrend in 2015. "All nurses are teachers," he said. "In any medical setting, teaching is a huge part of the job."
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Meet the Marshal: Scranton nursing student marshal, Darla Lattimer (5/3/2025)
Meet Darla Lattimer, Penn State Scranton's nursing student marshal, who will lead the group of nursing grads at the campus' 57th commencement ceremony on May 10 at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple. Lattimer shared insights about her Penn State Scranton journey, future plans and advice for incoming students.
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Join us for the 8th Annual Translating Research to Innovations in Practice Symposium, hosted by Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Department of Nursing at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. This two-day event brings together nurse researchers from both academic and clinical settings to focus on the translation of evidence to healthcare practices.
Hosted on May 13–14, 2025, at the Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center. Registration required >>
