Penn State Fayette celebrates graduates at 2019 Nursing Pinning Ceremony
5/9/19
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, honored 30 graduates from the second cohort of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on May 3 in an annual pinning ceremony.
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A message from Laurie Badzek: College of Nursing Headlines
5/8/19
Welcome to the first issue of the College of Nursing Headlines, a monthly newsletter featuring the latest stories, photos and more. These electronic publications will highlight all the happenings within the college, from events to student stories to faculty accomplishments.
College of Nursing Commencement
5/8/19
A collection of photos from the 2019 College of Nursing commencement ceremony.
Behrend nursing students honored at pinning ceremony
5/8/19
Penn State Behrend honored new graduates of the college's nursing program at a pinning ceremony -- a tradition that dates back to the Crusades.
Nursing artist-in-residence program helps build bridges between art and science
5/6/19
A unique artist-in-residence program involving the Colleges of Arts and Architecture and Nursing aims to infuse artistic representation into the science of nursing.
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters
5/6/19
As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize six Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. Thank you Kristin, Janet, Doug, Meghan, Mackenzie and Kim — and to everyone who helps make Penn State such an incredible community. We Are!
Inaugural conference to address substance misuse held at Penn State
5/3/19
More than 200 researchers, educators, practitioners and policymakers gathered recently for the Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse Conference, held on the University Park campus.
Penn State researchers to study need for hospice care in rural Pennsylvania
5/1/19
A new grant from the Center for Rural Pennsylvania will enable researchers in the College of Nursing and the Department of Health Policy and Administration in the College of Health and Human Development to assess the need for hospice and palliative care in rural Pennsylvania.
Nursing professor selected to participate in AACN Digital Innovation Bootcamp
5/1/19
Penn State College of Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor Elizabeth Cutezo has been one of 35 nursing faculty nationwide to participate in the 2019 Digital Innovation Bootcamp hosted by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses (AACN).
Penn State College of Nursing alumna honored with awards
5/1/19
Penn State alumna Gail Latimer has received the AONE Lifetime Achievement Award and the Penn State Distinguished Alumni Award.
Health fair provides local families with health info, treats and fun
5/1/19
The campus' ninth annual free Nittany Lion's Children's Health Fair took place April 27 in the campus Multi-Purpose Building, drawing close to 100 area children along with their parents for a combination of treats, fun and useful information on staying healthy.
Shellenbarger receives 2019 Shirley Novosel Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award
4/24/19
Teresa Shellenbarger has been selected as this year’s Shirley Novosel Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award recipient. This award was established to honor Shirley Novosel who is remembered for her caring, professional style and commitment to the nursing profession.
Sprankle named the 2019 Paula Milone-Nuzzo Nursing Alumni Volunteer of the Year
4/24/19
Jennifer Sprankle, 1992 nursing, was selected as this year’s Paula Milone-Nuzzo Nursing Alumni Volunteer of the Year. This award, established in 2018, is presented annually by the Penn State Nursing Alumni Society to an alumnus/alumna who has provided outstanding volunteer service to the College of Nursing. Volunteer service can be in the areas of mentoring students, board and council service, serving as a preceptor for students enrolled in any education program in the college, etc.
SAFE-T Center provides expert support to sexual assault nurse examiners
4/24/19
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, when organizations nationwide combine efforts to raise public awareness of the consequences of sexual violence. At Penn State, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center focuses on those who need the most help — assault victims — by providing expert consultation and training to the nurses who provide care for them.
Nursing student, alumna and faculty member present at annual conference
4/23/19
Several representatives of Penn State Scranton’s nursing program recently traveled to Rhode Island to present their research at the Eastern Nursing Research Society’s 31st Annual Scientific Sessions.