Progress and Partnership

The State of Penn Nursing - September 28th
Dean Afaf I. Meleis will report on the School's Strategic Plan and review goals for the future on Thursday, September 28, 3:00pm in the School's Ann L. Roy Auditorium.  Reception to follow.

Faculty Member Receives $2.9million Award from NIH
Penn Nursing faculty member, Mary D. Naylor, Marian S. Ware Professor in Gerontology, received an NIH five-year $2.9 million award, to examine the quality of life for elderly in the U.S.

Faculty Member's New Book Gets Rave Reviews
A review of "Conversations in CAM: Insights and Perspectives from Leading Practitioners," edited by Assistant Professor, Norma Cuellar, appears in the Townsend Letter.

Alumni Connections

Don't Miss The 120th HUP Reunion!
Celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the founding of the HUP Nursing School with friends and classmates, October 6, 2006 - October 8, 2006.  On Saturday, October 7th, the School of Nursing will host breakfast, tours of HUP and the School, remarks from Dean Afaf I. Meleis and musings from special guest, Florence Nightingale.

Calling All 2006 Penn Nursing Grads
Let Penn's Career Services Office know about your professional plans.  If you haven't already, now's your chance to help complete the Penn Nursing graduate picture for the University.  Complete the BSN survey or the MSN/PhD survey.  Check out Career Services for alumni too.

Advanced Practice Nurse Opportunity
Assist with an exciting research project at Penn Nursing and the Aetna Corporation working with Penn Home Care and Hospice.  Play a critical role in translating research into practice using an evidence-based model that bridges acute and home settings for chronically ill older adults.  Contact Terry Scattergood at scatterg@nursing.upenn.edu or 215-573-4314 for details.

Giving to Penn Nursing

Honor Retiring Faculty Member, Karen Buhler-Wilkerson
An inspiring teacher, historian, and Penn Nursing alumna, Dr. Buhler-Wilkerson's research influenced the School's creation of Living Independently for Elders (LIFE).  Please give by September 30th to help endow a faculty research fund in her name.  Then join us on Tuesday, October 10th to celebrate her 34 years at Penn Nursing. 

Fagin Hall Building Campaign
Now's the time to add your support to our effort to name the Nursing building for former Dean and Interim University President, Dr. Claire M. Fagin.  Celebrate her many contributions to the School and the profession with your gift or by sharing your favorite memory of Claire.

Our Students. Our Legacy. Our Impact.
Do more than you ever thought possible through Annual Giving, the foundation of support through alumni to enhance our student's educational experience. Give to Penn Nursing Annual Giving today.

School of Nursing Happenings

"Dinner and a Doctorate" at Penn Nursing
If you're considering a PhD at Penn Nursing, join us for our doctoral open house, October 5th.  Learn more from faculty, current students, and Admissions and Financial Aid staff. Register today.

Tailgate with the Best at Quakerfest
Homecoming 2006
Join alumni at the Tent on College Green, Saturday, October 28th for food and family fun.  Purchase your Quaker vs. Brown game tickets in the Nursing Alumni block by October 13th.  After the game, catch up with fellow young alumni at the Red & Blue Rendezvous.  RSVP to join these celebrations.

Celebrate Penn Nursing's Campaign Launch
Celebrate our exciting campaign launch with a tribute to Claire M. Fagin.  On November 30, 2006, Penn Nursing launches "Where Science Leads", the campaign to support students, faculty and research, programs, and building renovation to meet the School's mission of transforming healthcare through science.  For event details, campaign information, and ways you can participate, call 215-898-4841.

Continuing Education

Pharmacology & Pharmacothereputics for APN's - October 13, 2006 
A 6-day course, with individual day options for advanced practice nurses working in a primary care setting and eligible for prescriptive authority.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training Program - November 13, 2006 
A 5-day intensive course, provides training for the professional nurse interested in practicing as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE).

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