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.

Paying It Forward with Precepting

When Kate Demutis came to Penn Nursing as a graduate student, she was most grateful for the incredible preceptors that helped her transition between school and clinical practice. Today, she is paying it forward. With Penn Nursing being one of the only advanced degree nursing schools in the country to match students with clinical placements and precepting relationships, Kate coordinates those placements and, as testament to the value she found in the program, is a preceptor herself.

April 04, 2017

“I have fond memories of the time I spent with my clinical preceptors as a nurse practitioner student. This expertly guided, on-the-job training allowed me the chance to be in a clinical setting and take care of patients – exactly what I wanted to do.

Shortly after graduation, I was approached by the Penn Nursing faculty to precept students, and I’ve found that the experience provides a certain amount of positive energy for all those involved.  The patients tend to love it, and the staff, as well.  It also gives me a chance to showcase my skills and knowledge, helping students to learn through real-world experience.

As a preceptor, I was able to remain connected with my Penn colleagues.  This helped to open up opportunities for me to guest lecture, and ultimately, I became part of the faculty.  In my current position, I truly understand that the partnership between preceptor, student, and faculty is paramount in the success that a student will find after graduation. It is a win-win for both the students and the School.”