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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Schuylkill Speaks: Emily Papa pursues a career in nursing (5/9/2024)
Emily Papa's decision to pursue a nursing degree at Penn State Schuylkill was a natural one, influenced by her family members who also are nurses and by her exposure to health care programs in vocational school. Over the course of her four years, she was a dedicated tutor, and she was part of the first cohort of nursing students to participate in the inaugural pinning ceremony at Penn State Schuylkill. She looks forward to beginning her career at Geisinger St. Luke’s in the medical-surgical unit.
Recognizing nurse educators during National Nurses Week (5/9/2024)
Nurse educators have a critical role in helping to address the country’s nursing shortage by choosing a career path in teaching. For National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Penn State is recognizing several nurse educators who have graduated from its doctoral program and are now on its faculty teaching future nurses.
Penn State Altoona faculty present at nurse educator summit (4/25/2024)
Three Penn State Altoona nursing faculty were guest presenters at this year’s National Nurse Educator Summit, held April 7 through 10 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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