Progress and Partnership

Penn Nursing Top-Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Penn Nursing was named the top private university in the nation for 2007 in recent polling by U.S. News & World Report, placing the School third overall. All of Penn's evaluated nursing specialties were ranked in the top five — including three considered the best in the nation.
Penn Launches Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
The state Board of Nursing unanimously gave approval to Penn Nursing to begin the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program (PMH-NP). The School will begin admitting students immediately with first classes beginning in May 2007. With the addition of the PMH-NP program, Penn Nursing now offers 17 masters level advanced practice nursing programs for clinical, management, and leadership preparation, including 11 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approved certified nurse practitioner programs.

Alumni Connections

Get Out the Vote!
You still have time to cast your vote for Penn Nursing Alumni Board representatives. Voting ends on April 30th! Vote today.

Celebrating our Alumni
Join us as we present outstanding alumni with the 2007 Alumni Awards at Alumni Weekend on Saturday, May 12th, 11:45am, Ann L. Roy Auditorium, School of Nursing. View the full list of award winners!

Giving to Penn Nursing

There's Still Time...
To make a difference for Penn Nursing's Class of 2007! The Penn Nursing Annual Giving Campaign expands our ability to offer leading-edge nursing education through student scholarships, educational technology and student research opportunities. Join the 2006-2007 Annual Giving campaign by making your gift by June 30th! Our Students. Our Future. Our Impact.

School of Nursing Happenings

LIFE Program Moves into New Home
After months of planning and high anticipation, LIFE opened its doors at 4508 Chestnut Street on April 2nd to serve 310 members and their families in the community! LIFE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) that provides services to older adults who would otherwise need nursing home care while they remain in the community in their own home or the home of loved ones. Join us for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, May 1st at the new LIFE facilities!

Penn Nursing Leading the Way - Register Today
Register online for Alumni Weekend on May 12th to reconnect with classmates, hear from Penn Nursing Dean Afaf Meleis about current School happenings, see the newest building renovations, and discover more about the impact of Penn Nursing's role in Advancing Science, Policy and Practice from Penn Nursing faculty and alumni experts.

Continuing Education

Join us for the Dean's Lecture Series...
The Patient's View: How to Respond to a Devastating Diagnosis
April 24, 2007 - 4:00pm

Coming Soon - Penn Nursing to Host 2007 AAMN Conference
Men in Nursing: Contributions to the Health of Men and the Profession of Nursing
The 32nd Annual Conference American Assembly for Men in Nursing
October 26-27, 2007
Philadelphia, PA

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