A world-class city filled with art and culture and an incredible campus that offers cutting edge resources–that’s what students receive at Penn Nursing. And that’s just the start. Penn Nursing and the wider university offer something for everyone, as well as a lifelong community.

Penn Nursing is globally known for educating dynamic nurses—because our School values evidence-based science and health equity. That’s where our expertise lies, whether in research, practice, community health, or beyond. Everything we do upholds a through-line of innovation, encouraging our exceptional students, alumni, and faculty share their knowledge and skills to reshape health care.

Penn Nursing students are bold and unafraid, ready to embrace any challenge that comes their way. Whether you are exploring a career in nursing or interested in advancing your nursing career, a Penn Nursing education will help you meet your goals and become an innovative leader, prepared to change the face of health and wellness.

Penn Nursing is the #1-ranked nursing school in the world. Its highly-ranked programs help develop highly-skilled leaders in health care who are prepared to work alongside communities to tackle issues of health equity and social justice to improve health and wellness for everyone.

Penn Nursing’s rigorous academic curricula are taught by world renowned experts, ensuring that students at every level receive an exceptional Ivy League education. From augmented reality classrooms and clinical simulations to coursework that includes experiential global travel to clinical placements in top notch facilities, a Penn Nursing education prepares our graduates to lead.

Emily Webster, Nu’21

My main reason for pursuing a career in nursing was to combine my passion for service with my deep interest in healthcare.

May 10, 2021
Emily Webster, Nu'21
Emily Webster, Nu’21

During my freshman year at Penn, I joined Community Champions, a service-based organization. I was extremely excited to begin working with Community Champions and, in particular, the Young Quakers initiative.

Young Quakers (YQ) is an after-school program that teaches West Philadelphia schoolchildren sport skills and nutrition awareness.

Although I am not an athlete at Penn, I still participated in the girl’s lacrosse and track programs as well as led nutrition education sessions.

Participating in Community Champions and Young Quakers for the past 4 years has been an extremely impactful experience. The children at YQ are resilient, energetic, creative, and honest.

Attending the Young Quakers session each week was the highlight of my schedule! After a long day of lecture and lab, I was grateful for the opportunity to interact with these amazing kids.

Even after a difficult day, they reminded me why I wanted to become a pediatric nurse, which is to ensure that children have a healthy and happy lifestyle despite battling illness or other tough situations.

While the Young Quakers might have thought that I was there to help them, it was ultimately the kids who taught me so many lessons regarding trust, resiliency, and strength, which will forever impact my nursing practice.

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