Outreach is focused on meeting the educational and service needs in the community beyond the walls of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing in order to support our mission to improve the health of all people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our college is geographically dispersed and our outreach efforts are designed to connect with other campuses and colleges throughout the university as well as with the broader community. We strive to provide high-quality learning opportunities to support nursing practice in the Commonwealth and beyond.
Outreach includes Continuing Education, Continuing Nursing Education, and Service-Learning opportunities for our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our learning opportunities are also available to Registered Nurses and other interprofessional colleagues from the broader community.
Check out our Events page to view some annual Penn State events that the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Outreach actively participates in.
Featured Upcoming Event:
Ninth Annual Translating Research into Innovations in Practice
March 4–5, 2026
Hilton Harrisburg Hotel
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Join us for the Ninth Annual Translating Research into 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 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.
We are now accepting submissions for posters presentations, due by December 1, 2026.
Submit your abstracts now »
Stay tuned for detailed information on speakers, agendas, and more on the Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium page.
Let’s Team Up!
Do you have an event or idea for the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing? We’d love to hear it! Please contact nursece@psu.edu with more information.
