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Penn
Nursing Student Elected to National Student Nursing Organization
SNAP,
Student Nurses at Penn, recently sent
twelve nursing students to the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA)
Convention in Grapevine, Texas. G.J. Melendez-Torres, a freshman
enrolled in the joint School of Nursing/Wharton program and SNAP Secretary,
was elected chair of the NSNA's Nominations and Elections Committee. G.J.’s election marks the
first time a Penn Nursing student has ever served on the NSNA National
Board.
Penn Nursing Receives Largest Research Award in its History
Martha Curley, PhD, RN, FAAN,
Associate Professor of Nursing, received a five-year $10M award from
the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, co-funded by the National
Institute for Nursing Research, for a multi-site clinical trial focusing on
sedation management in pediatric patients with acute respiratory failure.
This is the largest single research award to a Penn Nursing faculty member.
Alumni Weekend is Almost Here!
REGISTER NOW to attend Penn Nursing’s Alumni Weekend
Celebration on May 17-18, 2008.
On Saturday, events include a tour of
Fagin Hall or the hospital, a panel discussion on the “Anatomy of Health Care
Reform,” updates on school and alumni happenings, alumni award winner
presentations and the University’s traditional picnic and parade.
On
Sunday, celebrate the 50th anniversary of Penn Nursing’s Sigma
Theta Tau chapter and take part in our first annual “Diversity Dinner”
honoring graduating Penn Nursing students. For a detailed schedule or to register, see
http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/alumni/alumniweekend/alumni_weekend.htm
Alumni Connections >
 Let Your Voice Be Heard!
VOTE NOW for your Penn
Nursing Alumni Board representatives. Candidates are running for the
following open positions: vice president, young alumni representatives,
board of directors and nominating committee.
Click here and make your voice heard today.
RAISE A
TOAST to this year’s Penn Nursing Alumni Award winners!
Outstanding Alumni Award for Leadership in Nursing - Pamela Cipriano, HUP’76; Lillian Sholtis Brunner Award for Innovative Practice
in Nursing - Gail A. Inderwies, Nu’78; Legacy Award - Erna I.
Goulding, HUP’43, Nu’52 and Eleanor Foster Jenkins, HUP’50, Nu’57;
Recent Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence - Kristin A. Tuozzo, Nu’03;
Penn Nursing Alumni Student Award - Pheobe N. Askie, Nu’08. All
alumni awards will be presented at the Alumni Weekend program on Saturday,
May 17th.
Supporting Penn Nursing >
Participation matters!
Consistent support of the Penn Nursing Annual Giving Fund has
allowed Penn Nursing to maintain its high standards. The Annual
Fund directly supports our tripartite mission - education,
research and practice - by providing assistance to the world’s best
and brightest student nurses and allowing us to recruit and retain
the best possible faculty. Participation at all levels is
welcomed and appreciated. As an alumnus, parent, friend or
faculty member, take pride in knowing that your generosity is
helping to make a difference in the future of healthcare.
Support Penn Nursing with an online gift today!
Penn Nursing
Happenings and Upcoming
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SAVE-the-DATE
Saturday, April 26,
2008 - HUP Alumni Spring Luncheon
Monday, April 28, 2008 -
Making History - The Campaign For Penn Regional Launch Event
with Penn President Amy Gutmann - Fairmont, Chicago, IL
Monday, April 28, 2008 - Hillman Scholars Reception celebrating graduating
Hillman scholars with Hillman Alumni, undergraduates and friends of the
program - New York
Friday, May 9, 10am-2m -
Doctoral Program Open
House. Register online at
www.nursing.upenn.edu/admissions/.
May 17-18, 2008 -
Penn Nursing Alumni Weekend
Featured event:
10-11am - "The Anatomy of HealthCare Reform" panel featuring Penn
alumni experts from the worlds of nursing, business, insurance, medicine
and government; moderated by Rosemarie Greco, director, Pennsylvania's
State Office of HealthCare Reform.
Wednesday, May 28, 5pm-8pm -
Graduate Programs Open
House. Register online at
www.nursing.upenn.edu/admissions/.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 -
Penn Nursing Alumni Reception
as part of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) 25th
Annual Research Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
Thursday, October 23, 2008 - annual State of the School presentation
by Dean Afaf I. Meleis, followed by a reception celebrating the completion
of Phase II Renovations to Fagin Hall.
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